by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Bishop State Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Bishop State Community College were $5,340 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $9,210. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees totaled $1,470 in-state and $1,470 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,870 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $1,470 | $1,470 |
| Total | $5,340 | $9,210 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Bishop State Community College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Bishop State Community College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Bishop State Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Bishop State Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
The table below shows how tuition at Bishop State Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,690 | $7,380 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,750 | $7,500 |
| One Year Ago | $3,810 | $7,620 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,870 | $7,740 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Bishop State Community College has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 1.6%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $9,355 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.23%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,512. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.52%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $9,442.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,512 | $9,442 |
| In 2 Years | $5,690 | $9,680 |
| In 3 Years | $5,873 | $9,924 |
| In 4 Years | $6,062 | $10,174 |
| In 5 Years | $6,257 | $10,430 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $39,220, or close to $23,137 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Bishop State Community College, visit the Bishop State Community College Financial Aid page.
