- Bevill State Community College is a public community college in Sumiton, Alabama. It enrolls 3,986 students and has been accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1994. As of 2009, the college had four campuses and one center.
School Highlights
Bevill State Community College serves 4,378 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 4,378 students
- In-state tuition: $4,290
- Out-state tuition: $7,680
- Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 128 teachers has declined by 66% over five years.
Bevill State Community College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
128 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bevill State Community College has grown by 36% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Bevill State Community College diversity score of 0.41 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,378 students
1,828 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
1,082 students
737 students
# Part-Time Students
3,296 students
1,360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,378 students
1,828 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,082 students
737 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,296 students
1,593 students
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
17%
27%
% White
75%
55%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
36%
29%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,290 is less than the state average of $4,428. The in-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,680 is more than the state average of $7,209. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,290
$4,428
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,680
$7,209
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
91%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Bevill State offers four main campuses in the cities of Fayette, Hamilton, Jasper and Sumiton, all located in West-Central Alabama. In addition the college also maintains two instructional sites, in Carrollton and Mount Olive, offer university parallel and applied technology educational opportunities to over one-quarter million people in a seven county area. Bevill State's service area spans over 4,600 square miles, from the Birmingham city limits to the Mississippi state line. Bevill State Community College strives to provide its students with state-of-the-art, well equipped campuses to meet the educational and self-developmental needs of each student. Each campus provides extensive library resources, bookstores, meeting facilities, dining facilities and much more. For more information visit us online at www.bscc.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bevill State Community College cost?
Bevill State Community College's tuition is approximately $4,290 for In-State students and $7,680 for Out-State students.
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