School Overview
Lawson State Community College (also known as “Lawson State”) is a public two-year community college based in Birmingham, Alabama. The college also has a branch campus in Bessemer, Alabama.
Lawson State was recently ranked among the top two-year community colleges in the nation, due in part to its exceptional student and teacher satisfication ratings. Students find Lawson State to offers an excellent academic program and a satisfying student life, and teachers agree!
The college is fully accredited to award two-year associate degrees and technical certificates in various academic fields and career-oriented disciplines, including business, health, engineering technologies, family services, construction trades, culinary arts, legal studies, public administration and nursing, among many others. In addition to degree programs and certificates, Lawson State also offers various adult education options.
Washington Monthly ranked Lawson State among the community colleges found in its “America’s 50 best community colleges” list which is published each year. Given the shear number of community colleges in the United States, this is quite an impressive feat.
Lawson State is dedicated to the success of their students and to this end they offer a lot of student support services, including academic and career counseling, career placement, health services and a special programs (TRIO) for disabled students.
General Information
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Admission Office 3060 Wilson Road SW Birmingham, AL 35221-1717 (205) 929-6309 Fax: (205) 923-7106 [email protected] Contact: Jeff Shelley Director of Admissions |
Main Address 3060 Wilson Road SW Birmingham, AL 35221-1717 (205) 925-2515 www.lawsonstate.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,609 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 931 Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,609 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Advanced placement option for licensed practical nurses (LPN) and nursing education. Nursing students must pass nursing entrance exam or have 20 ACT or comparable SAT. |
College Majors
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Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A Communications & Journalism Radio/Television C Communications Technologies Graphic/Printing Equipment Operation C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science A,C Construction Trades Carpentry C Engineering Electrical/Communications Engineering A Engineering Technologies Architectural Engineering Technology A,C Family & Consumer Sciences Apparel/Textile Manufacturing C Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Dental Assistance C Law & Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistance A Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Auto Body Repair A,C Personal & Culinary Services Barbering C Precision Production Trades CabinetmakingMillwork C Public Administration & Services Social Work A Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Lawson State Community College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (205) 925-2515 |
| Website: | www.lawsonstate.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.lawsonstate.edu/admissions_records/admissions_information/admission_procedures_for_all_students.aspx |
| Address: | 3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, AL 35221-1717 |
| Setting: | City: Midsize |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,375 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,476 (73% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,800 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $8,730 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 96% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,733 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Lawson State Community College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Lawson State Community College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 3 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 4 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | |||
| Construction Trades | 5 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 8 | 3 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 9 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 6 | 1 | |||
| Precision Production | 3 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 53 | 18 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Lawson State Community College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $4,800 |
| Out-of-state | $8,730 |
| Books and supplies | $2,300 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 651 | 96% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 649 | 96% | $6,733 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | 0% | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,856 | 87% | $4,696 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Lawson State Community College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Lawson State Community College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Lawson State Community College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,375 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,375 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Lawson State Community College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
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