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Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus

General Information

Name: Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus
Address: 3060 Wilson Rd SW, Birmingham, AL 35221-1717
Phone:

  • General information: (205) 925-2515
  • Financial aid office: (205) 929-6391
  • Admissions office: (205) 929-6309

Website: www.lawsonstate.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$2,700$2,700$2,670
        Out-of-state$5,400$5,400$4,800
Books and supplies$1,200$1,200$1,290
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$4,050$4,050$4,760
        Other expenses$5,250$4,738$4,220
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$4,527$4,435$4,220

Total expenses   
In-state
        Off-campus$13,200$12,688$12,940
        Off-campus with family$8,427$8,335$8,180
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$15,900$15,388$15,070
        Off-campus with family$11,127$11,035$10,310

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 89%
  • Federal grants: 80%
  • State/local grants: 4%
  • Institutional grants: 12%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$3523
  • State/local grants:$439
  • Institutional grants:$1496

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 3371
First-time student retention: 59%
Overall graduation rate: 12%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 52%
    • Part Time: 48%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 35%
    • Women: 65%

White non-hispanic: 15%
Black non-hispanic: 83%
Hispanic: 0%
Asian/pacific islander: 0%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 2%

Degrees offered

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Ornamental Horticulture - Associate, Certificate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate, Certificate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate
  • Business/Commerce, General - Certificate
  • Fashion Merchandising - Certificate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production - Certificate
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician - Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Associate, Certificate
    Construction Trades
  • Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other - Associate, Certificate
  • Carpentry/Carpenter - Certificate
  • Electrician - Certificate
  • Mason/Masonry - Certificate
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber - Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician - Certificate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Apparel and Textile Manufacture - Certificate
  • Child Care and Support Services Management - Associate, Certificate
  • Foodservice Systems Administration/Management - Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Certificate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • General Studies - Associate
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology - Certificate
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Barbering/Barber - Certificate
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General - Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright - Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions
  • Social Work - Associate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science - Associate
  • Fire Services Administration - Certificate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Commercial and Advertising Art - Certificate


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