School Highlights
Bevill State Community College serves 5,204 students (24% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 5,204 students
- In-state tuition: $4,290
- Out-state tuition: $7,680
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 381 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Bevill State Community College
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
381 staff
153 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Bevill State Community College has grown by 37% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Bevill State Community College diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 32% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,204 students
2,464 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
1,231 students
873 students
# Part-Time Students
3,973 students
1,855 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
520 students
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,231 students
873 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,973 students
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
60 students
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
17%
27%
% White
75%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3613%
0.2683%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$29,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,290 is more than the state average of $4,077. 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 $7,206. The out-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,290
$4,077
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,680
$7,206
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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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