About

Bishop State Community College is a public community college in Alabama focused on accessible, workforce-oriented education. It offers associate degrees, certificates, and career training programs designed to prepare students for direct entry into technical fields or to transfer to four-year institutions. The college emphasizes practical skills development in areas such as healthcare, business, automotive technology, and allied health, aiming to meet regional labor market needs.

Students at Bishop State often highlight the college’s affordability and supportive environment as key strengths. Tuition is relatively low compared with four-year universities, and faculty are generally described as accessible and invested in student success. Small class sizes and hands-on learning opportunities help create a learning environment where students can receive individualized attention. Many programs also offer flexible scheduling, including evening and online classes, which benefit working adults and non-traditional learners.

At the same time, Bishop State’s campus life is more limited than what you’d find at larger universities, with fewer extracurricular activities and student organizations. Some students report that administrative services and advising can vary in quality. Facilities are functional but may not be as modern as those at larger institutions. Overall, Bishop State Community College is a solid choice for students seeking an affordable start, career training, or a pathway to a four-year degree, especially those focused on workforce readiness and practical skills.

Tuition Fees

Find below estimated Tuition Fees for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students. (Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.)

Financial Aid

Undergraduate Student Financial Aid. Financial Aid for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students. (Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.)

• ¹ Includes students awarded Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.

Financial Aid for All Undergraduate Students:

• ¹ Grant or scholarship aid includes aid awarded, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

• For more information visit Federal Student Aid.

Net Price

Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students. (Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.)

Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.

Enrollment

Admissions

This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.

Programs/Majors

Completions (Number of awards conferred). Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.

• Data shown are for first majors. (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
• ^d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program.
• For program category totals, ^d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.

Campus Security / Safety

On-Campus