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 : 3,094 Student / Faculty Ratio : 17.4:1
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 , HVAC , and welding .
Cost of Attendance :
In-State Tuition & Fees : $ 125 per credit hour ($ 250 per credit hour for out-of-state students ) Room & Board : $ 1,875 ($ 937.50 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 : 70.9 % Percentage of students receiving scholarships : 9.6 % Scholarship Deadline : April 15
Cool Factors :
• Minutes from downtown Birmingham
• Strong athletic program including men ’ s baseball , men ’ s and women ’ s basketball , 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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