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Total Enrollment: 3,661
Level of Selectivity: Noncompetitive
Motto: A Commitment to a Program of Excellence
Location: Bishop State is located in downtown Mobile, which provides students
with access to shopping and dining. Mobile is Alabama’s oldest city and only
seaport and has a population of approximately 205,000. More than one-third of
the population is African American. Points of interest include Bellingrath Gardens and Homes, Mobile’s historic district, Fort Gaines, and the U.S.S. Alabama Battleship Park. Annual events include
the Senior Bowl Game and Mardi Gras Day.
HISTORY
Bishop State Community College is a two-year,
state-supported, comprehensive, coeducational college founded in 1927. Bishop State began as a branch of Alabama State University, called the Alabama
State College Branch (Mobile Center). For several years it
only provided extension courses for in-service teachers during the summer
months. In September of 1936, the college was established as an all-year,
two-year college.
The
college became a state junior college in 1965 and was officially named Mobile State Junior College. This move gave the
institution its first independent legal status. The school was renamed S. D. Bishop State Junior College in 1971 to honor Dr. S.
D. Bishop, the college’s first president. To more accurately reflect the growth
and vocational offerings, the school became Bishop State Community College in 1989. As part of the
Alabama College System, the state-supported network of two-year community,
junior, and technical colleges, Bishop serves to provide high-quality
educational opportunities to all residents of Alabama at an affordable cost.
The
main campus consists of six modern buildings situated on 9 acres. The two other
campuses include Carver Campus, 414 Stanton Street, Mobile, Alabama 36617; and Southwest Campus, 925 Dauphin Isle
Parkway, Mobile, Alabama 36605.
ACCREDITATION
Bishop State Community College is accredited by the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award the Associate of
Arts, Associate of Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees.
COSTS
PER YEAR
2002–03 Tuition: $1824 (in-state); $3648
(out-of-state)
Room and board: Not available
Special fees: $400
Books: $700
Estimated total cost: $2924 (in-state); $4748 (out-of-state)
2000–01 FINANCIAL AID–INSTITUTIONAL FUNDING
Percentage
of students receiving financial aid: 75
Financial Aid Specific to the School
- Academic and
Presidential scholarships are available to incoming freshmen for outstanding
achievement. Students should contact the Admissions Office.
- Army, Air
Force, or Navy ROTC organizations provide two- to three-year scholarships that pay
tuition, fees, books, and a monthly stipend. Students should contact the
Admissions Office.
- Athletic
scholarships
are available in baseball, basketball, and cheerleading. Students should
contact the Athletic Department.
- Leadership
scholarships
are available for students with leadership potential and past
participation in certain student activities. Students should contact the
Admissions Office.
- Performing
Arts scholarships
are available in band, choir, painting, drawing, creative writing,
photography, and dramatics. Students should contact the Admissions Office.
Financial Aid Deadline: August 20
Financial
Aid Contact:
Director of Financial Aid
Bishop State Community College
351 North Broad Street
Mobile, Alabama 36603-5898
Telephone: 251-690-6458
Open
admissions.
Entrance Requirements: High school diploma(or equivalent), an official
high school transcript, proof of recent physical, and proof of immunization
against measles; men aged 18 to 26 must provide proof of registration with
selective service. No application fee required.
Admission Application Deadline: Rolling admissions.
Admission Contact: Director of Admissions, Bishop State Community College, 351 North Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 36603-5898; Telephone:
251-690-6801.
Graduation Requirements: Minimum of 96 quarter hours and completion of
core requirements to include the following: 10 English, 15 science and
mathematics, 10 social sciences, and 3 physical education.
STUDENT
BODY PROFILE
Total enrollment: 3,661
Instate: 2,080
Full-time undergraduates (men/women): 632/1134
Part-time undergraduates (men/women): 640/1255
Ethnic/racial makeup: African-American, 2,003; Hispanic, 121; Asian, 79;
Native American, 51; Caucasian, 1,316; International, 91
FACULTY
PROFILE
Number of faculty members: 249
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Full-time faculty members: 139
Part-time faculty members: 110
SCHOOL
CALENDAR
August-June (quarter hours)
One summer quarter.
Associate of Arts: Art; Economics; English; History; Liberal Arts;
Political Science; Psychology; Social Science; Sociology
Associate of Science: Accounting, Art, Biology, Business, Business
Administration, Business Education, Chemistry, Child Care, Computer and
Information Science, Criminal Justice, Education, English, Mathematics, Music,
Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Pre-dentistry, Pre-law, Pre-professional
Medicine, Respiratory Therapy, Science, Sociology, Speech, Teacher Aide
Associate of Applied Science: Accounting Technician, Administrative
Assistant/Secretarial Services, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Chemical
Technology/Technician, Civil Engineering Technician, Computer Information
Systems, Criminal Justice, Data Processing, Deaf Interpreter, Dietetic
Technician, Drafting, Early Childhood Education, Emergency Medical Technology,
Fire Services, Food Services Administration, Funeral Services and Mortuary
Sciences, General Studies, Health Information Technology, Industrial
Electronics Installer and Repairer, Instrumentation Technology/Technician,
Library Technical Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Records Technician,
Medical Technology, Multidisciplinary Studies, Nursing Assistant, Practical
Nursing, Nursing (RN Training), Occupational Therapist, Office Management,
Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiographer, Respiratory Therapy, Retail
Operations, Waste Water Management
ATHLETIC
PROGRAMS
Bishop State is a member of the
National Junior College Athletic Association.
Intercollegiate Sports: men’s basketball and women’s basketball.
Intramural Sports: baseball.
Athletic Contact: Director of Athletics, Bishop State College, 351 Broad Street, Mobile, Alabama 36603; Telephone:
251-690-6436.
STUDENT LIFE
Campus Regulations: Class attendance required; cars must be
registered; students must attend chapel.
Campus Services: Health care, counseling, career planning and
placement, child care, community service courses, remedial instruction,
retention services, and chapel services.
Campus Activities: Social and cultural activities include theater,
chorale, concerts, band, and dance. The College Bowl, an academic quiz contest,
is a highlight each year. Students may work on the Newsline (student-run
newspaper), the Sword (yearbook), or Around Campus, which
publishes activities, important events, and happenings concerning the campus
community.
Leadership
opportunities are found in the Student Government Association, Baptist Student
Union, and other student clubs and organizations.
Handicapped Services: Designated parking spaces have been marked for
physically challenged students.
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