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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. www.potentialmagazine.com Fall 2020 | 51