Bishop State Community College Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

2 year
3,791

Full + Part time Students
1:23

Faculty to Student Ratio
9%

Transfer Student Ratio
$3,658

Avg. Financial Aid

Bishop State is a state-supported, open-admission, urban community college located in Mobile, Alabama, consisting of four city campuses dedicated to serving the residents of Mobile and Washington counties. We are part of the AL College System, the state-supported network of 2-year community, junior and tech colleges that serve the residents of AL. We offer transfer programs for students wanting to continue their education at a 4-year school, or for those who seek to start careers right away, our 1- and 2-year career programs can put students on the fast track to rewarding jobs. Bishop State instructors are in touch with labor-market trends and job requirements, so students can be assured they will get the education they need for success.

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Overview

Total Faculty	82
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,969
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,822
Transfer Students	358
Programs	36 Programs
Courses	704 Courses
Equivalencies	995 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$4,140
Out-of-State Tuition	$7,410
Books and Supplies	$1,500
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	81%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$3,658

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Our financial aid staff seizes every opportunity to provide grants, scholarships, and employment assistance to help students develop technical skills, educational competencies and desirable work habits and ethics vital to their success.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A transfer student whose cumulative GPA at the transfer institution(s) is 2.0 or above on a 4.0 scale with a required 30 hours of coursework will be admitted on Clear academic status. A student whose cumulative GPA is less than 2.0 scale will be admitted only on Academic Probation.
Official Transcripts:

Applicants who have previously attended another regionally accredited or Council on Occupational Education accredited postsecondary institution will be required to furnish official transcripts of all work attempted at all said institutions.
Application Fee:

There is no fee to apply.
Apply Here:

http://www.bishop.edu/admissions.html

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Bishop State does not publish minimum/maximum credit requirements for transfer.
Credits (Min/Max):

A transfer grade of “D” will be accepted when the transfer student’s cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above.
Transfer Policy Document:

Bishop State Transfer Policy.pdf