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- The annual impact of Bishop State Community College on the local economy is about $34 million Bishop State
- Community College employs 364 people from the community 240 full-time; 124 part-time employees
Student Characteristics
- 3, 600 Students enrolled in Fall 2009-2010
- 64% of students are female
- 44% of students are minority
- 46% are enrolled full time
- 95% are Alabama residents
- 66% receive financial aid
- 64% of degrees/awards were in career/technical fields
- Average age for 2009-2010 was 26
Programs
Acreditation
Bishop State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, certificates and short certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Bishop State Community College.
Student/Community Services
- Financial aid, academic advising, career guidance, and counseling
- Learning Resource Center
- GED, ACT, and Placement Testing
- Continuing Education Classes
- Training for Business and Industry
- Extracurricular activities, including intercollegiate sports
