School Information

15.7
Total Cost $11,200
Total Enrollment 4,353
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 23 : 1

Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus

http://www.lawsonstate.edu
3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35221-1717
(205) 925-2515

Lawson State Community College is a comprehensive, public, two-year, multi-campus college, which seeks to provide accessible quality educational opportunities, promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life for people in its service area. The College is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible lifelong learning opportunities in order to prepare students for employment or career advancement, enable students to transfer to senior colleges and universities, and provide customized training needs for business and industry.

General Information
Institution Type 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Distance learning opportunities
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus, 83.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 74.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,212), and 0% receive loans ($7,065 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $4,000. Off campus it is around $7,793.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus is $7,065 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Tuition Undergrad in State $3,000
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $5,130
Living Costs
Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $11,200
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $13,330
Total Expense In State Off Campus $15,793
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $8,200
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $17,923
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $10,330
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

Percent of In-State Undergrads     98.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     54.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     55.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     22.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Address 3060 Wilson Road, S.W., Birmingham, AL 35221 or 1100 9th Ave. S.W., Bessemer, AL 35022
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.lawsonstate.edu/Admissions/index.html#Standards_of_Progress_for_Transfer_Stude
Admissions Website http://www.lawsonstate.edu/Admissions/index.html
 
Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 0
Ornamental Horticulture 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 33 21
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 0 3
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 8 7
Business Administration and Management, General 11
Business/Commerce, General 24
Fashion Merchandising 1
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 5
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 2
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 3
Computer and information sciences and support services 4 9
Computer and Information Sciences, General 4 9
Construction trades 43 1
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other 3 1
Carpentry/Carpenter 3
Electrician 10
Mason/Masonry 6
Plumbing Technology/Plumber 21
Engineering technologies/technicians 53 18
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician 13
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 6 5
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 1 0
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician 46
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 22 5
Child Care and Support Services Management 17 5
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management 5
Health professions and related clinical sciences 34 97
Dental Assisting/Assistant 11
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 1
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 22
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 97
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 62
General Studies 26
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 36
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 45 1
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 18
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 20
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 4
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 0 1
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 6
Personal and culinary services 51
Barbering/Barber 28
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 23
Precision production 21
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Welding Technology/Welder 21
Public administration and social service professions 3
Social Work 3
Security and protective services 10
Criminal Justice/Police Science 10
Fire Services Administration
Social sciences 1
Cartography 1
Visual and performing arts 6
Commercial and Advertising Art 6
 
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