Lawson State Community College
Lawson State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Birmingham, AL.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Lawson State Community College is $4,980 for Alabama residents and $8,790 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.38% from last year at Lawson State CC.
- Total 2,919 students have enrolled in Lawson State CC and, of that, 604 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Lawson State CC offers 67 programs.
- The graduation rate of Lawson State CC is 22% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Lawson State Community College is $4,980 for Alabama residents and $8,790 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.38% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4,800 | $8,730 |
| 2021 | $4,860 | $8,850 |
| 2022 | $4,860 | $8,550 |
| 2023 | $4,920 | $8,670 |
| 2024 | $4,980 | $8,790 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Lawson State Community College offers 65 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Lawson State Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 20 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 21 | 0 |
| Total | 65 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician | 29 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 23 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 13 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 10 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 105 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 53 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 33 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 15 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 14 |
Student Population
Total 2,919 students have enrolled to Lawson State Community College. By gender, there are 987 male and 1,932 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.51 to 1.
Lawson State Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 604 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Asian | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2,343 | 696 | 1,647 |
| Hispanic | 125 | 60 | 65 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 316 | 181 | 135 |
| Two or More Races | 101 | 32 | 69 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| Total | 2,919 | 987 | 1,932 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Lawson State Community College is 22% and the transfer-out rate is 15%. The average financial aid amount is $6,485 and 99% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 22% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Retention Rate | 60% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,485 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 79 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 206 |