Lawson State Community College is a public community college located in Birmingham, AL. It offers 67 programs for degree/certificate.

The 2024 tuition & fees of Lawson State Community College is $4,980 for Alabama residents and $8,790 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Alabama public community colleges' average ($8,991).

The school has 2,919 students, which is lower than Alabama community collleges' average (2,621). In addition, 604 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Alabama community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Lawson State Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Alabama community colleges and all U.S. community colleges.

In addition, the chart shows tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,980$8,790
Books & Supplies$2,300
On-Campus Living Costs$7,760
Off-Campus Living Costs$13,367
Average Financial Aid$6,485
Cost of Attendance$15,040$18,850
After Financial Aid$8,555$12,365
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Lawson State Community College$4,980$8,790
Public Community Colleges in Alabama$5,127$8,991
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Lawson State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs4621NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information Sciences8 completers
6 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist12 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Barbering/Barber6 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training3 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician21 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician4 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician21 completers
19 completers
NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician2 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 14 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 50 completers
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 112 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Social WorkNOT OFFERED 1 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (other)NOT OFFERED 4 completers
NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/PlumberNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician3 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Tool and Die Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder8 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Commercial and Advertising Art4 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant12 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 36 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training14 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 17 completers
NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping7 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science7 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)1 completers
1 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 2,919 students at Lawson State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,046 male students and 2,048 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total3,0941,2141,880
Male Students1,046455591
Female Students2,0487591,289

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 2,919 total students, 1,599 students enrolled through distance learning (604 students enrolled exclusively and 995 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment2,919
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses604
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses995
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,320

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Lawson State Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, AL
Phone205-925-2515
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,980
Out-of-State$8,790
Student Population »2,919 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »22%
Transfer-out Rate15%
Retention Rate60% (Full-time)
32% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$6,485
Students to Faculty16:1 (6.25%)