[5][6][7] Historically, Bishop State has primarily served the inner-city residents of Mobile and Prichard, Alabama to prepare them for open industry positions and career advancement.

The campus was acquired in 1942, making it Bishop State's original building when the college was first established.

[6][10][5] As of February 2021, the Mobile County Commission approved $350,000 to fund the construction of the Advanced Manufacturing Center and Health Sciences Facility on Main Campus.

It is home to the Division of Health Related Professions, a museum with Central High School and early Bishop State artifacts, a child-care center, bookstore, multimedia center, cafeteria facilities and a 1,200-seat auditorium.

The facility offers Art, English, Math, Psychology and Speech Communication program courses.

The facility offers Art, English, Math, Psychology and Speech Communication program courses.

[21] Bishop State's endowment had a market value of approximately $152,000 in the fiscal year that ended in 2019.

[2][5] The college offers dual enrollment programs to local high school students.

[23] In addition to its associate and certificate degree programs, Bishop State offers personal enrichment, professional enhancement and career training courses.

[24] Bishop State has transfer agreements with every public four-year institution in Alabama.

The agreements allow students to automatically transfer after completing an associate degree at Bishop State Community College.

Campus groups include: Barbering and Hair Styling Association, College Choir, International Student Organization, Pep Squad and STEM Club.