Lawson State Community College: Review & Facts

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Lawson State Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 2,920 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1949 and is one of the 6 schools located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Lawson State Community College is one of the Historically Black College or University institutions (HBCU).

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are available at Lawson State Community College.

Majors
Offered
31
Lawson State Community College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 31 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Industrial Technologies, Automotive and Mechanic, Engineering, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Lawson State Community College student retention rate is relatively low at 60% (below Alabama average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
60%
Bad
The graduation rate at Lawson State Community College is very low - 13%. Approximately 30% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Lawson State Community College is decent - 16:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is low, around $7,500 per year. The additional fees at Lawson State Community College not covered by tuition are approximately $1,200, which totals $8,700 a year.

Read the details about Lawson State Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Lawson State Community College will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Lawson State Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (205) 925-2515 or check Lawson State Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,000
Low
Lawson State Community College provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lawson State Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Lawson State Community College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 200 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: nearly $3,000 per academic year.

Based on the college crime information, Lawson State Community College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lawson State Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lawson State Community College
3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, Alabama
35221-1717, USA
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