Bishop State Community College
Bishop State Community College is one of the twenty-five public 2-year colleges in Alabama. The campus is located in an urban area, in Mobile.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,233 students attend the school. Every year 15% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Bishop State Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,570, and fees were $870. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,140 and $870 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students3,233 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate50% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 4 | 45 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 17 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1992 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/1980 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 02/01/2000 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $119/credit | |
In State Students | $119/credit | |
Out of State Students | $238/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $5,355 | $5,355 | $10,710 |
ADN | 70 | $8,330 | $8,330 | $16,660 |
BSN | 125 | $14,875 | $14,875 | $29,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 92% of Bishop State Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 79% | $4,359 |
Other Federal Grant | 8% | $360 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $1,902 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 29% | $3,566 |
Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,239
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$5,071 |
$30,001 to $48,000-- |
$48,001 to $75,000-- |
$75,001 to $110,000-- |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
3,233
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,948
Women
1,285
Men
48%
Full-time
52%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
61% |
White |
29% |
Asian |
2% |
Hispanic |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Alabama state board of nursing.