LAWSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
www.lawsonstate.edu
About: Lawson State is an institution with a rich history of
academic achievement and an unmatched record of community
leadership and service.
Number of students: 3,415
Student/faculty ratio: 19.6:1
Academics: The college offers a variety of associate degree
programs in both liberal arts and STEM science/mathematics
based programs designed for transfer to four-year colleges and
universities, as well as applied science associate degree and
certificate programs designed for immediate employment.
Career technical programs include barbering; building
construction cosmetology; carpentry; heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning; and welding.
Cost of Attendance:
In-State Tuition & Fees: $132 per credit hour ($264 per credit
hour out-of-state)
Room and Board: $2,380 ($1,190 for summer)
Campus Life:
Freshmen required to live on campus? No
Types of Housing: Two double occupancy residence halls
Clubs: Student Government Association, Ambassadors, Honors
College, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Kappa Beta Delta
Honor Society for Business, American Welding Society, Phi Beta
Lambda, Criminal Justice Club, Cheerleaders, Dance Team,
Scholars’ Bowl, and Speech Team
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 83.2%
Scholarship Deadline: April 15
Cool Factors:
• Minutes from downtown Birmingham
• Strong athletic program including men’s baseball, men’s and
women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country, and
women’s volleyball.
• STEM Center of Excellence including the following initiatives:
Pi-STEM E3, GA-AL LSAMP, NASA, EPA, and MAKERS.
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