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Lawson State Community College - Birmingham

#7 in Best Community Colleges in Alabama
  • 2 Year
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 286 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Professors
      B
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Safety
      A
    5. Student Life
      B+
    6. Location
      C+
    Lawson State - Birmingham is a public college located in Birmingham, Alabama. As a historically black college, LSCC - Birmingham has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,726 undergraduate students. The Lawson State - Birmingham acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician, and Nursing. Graduating 20% of students, Lawson State - Birmingham alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $20,000.
    About Lawson State Community College - Birmingham...
    Athletic Division
    NJCAA Division I
    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    3060 Wilson Rd SW
    Birmingham, AL 35221
    Website
    lawsonstate.edu
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    Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
    —
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    —
    High School GPA
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $7,980/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,480/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    18:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    71%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.42 responses
    61%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.36 responses
    70%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.37 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      157 Graduates
    • HVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician
      61 Graduates
    • Nursing
      41 Graduates
    • Welding
      40 Graduates
    • Automotive Mechanics
      31 Graduates
    • Information Science
      24 Graduates
    • Diesel Mechanics
      23 Graduates
    • Business Support Services
      20 Graduates
    • Culinary Arts and Food Service
      16 Graduates
    • Drafting and Design (CAD/CADD)
      16 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,726Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,522
    Undergrads Over 25
    20%
    Pell Grant
    83%
    Varsity Athletes
    5%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    Day Care Services
    No
    61%
    of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities.31 responses
    58%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.33 responses
    100%
    of students highly rate the performing arts facilities.7 responses

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $23,400/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    20%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    83%
    National
    83%

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    Lawson State Community College - Birmingham Reviews

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    Great options for summer schedule. The professors are very helpful and can always be reach via email. The campus is easily accessible. Lawson is a beautiful, welcoming place where everyone is welcome! There is an overwhelming sense of community to be found by anyone from any background, and academics are challenging and prepare you for anything you may want to pursue after college. The atmosphere and school spirit are always lively, and it's an overall great place to be.
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    When I first arrived at Lawson State I honestly did not know what to expect. It was not my first choice of colleges but I’m glad I ended up here and not some big university. I love that it’s small enough that you can communicate with your professors in class and not through email or a hundred more students. I also love that it’s big enough to make new friends every year, Lawson has honestly been a blessing in disguise for me, because some of my high school classmates or peers that went off to big Universities ended right back where I am today. They did not now how to balance out school, and parties so it was a horrible distraction and hindered their learning experience. I Would recommend Lawson state to any high school student getting ready to apply for colleges the environment is very safe, the professors are great teachers and even better communicators, the food Is great, and the people you meet there will make your college experience a great one.
    Lawson State is a small community college that I have been attending for about 3 1/2 years. I have had great teachers through out my time at Lawson. They have been very kind and helpful. One bonus of being able to attend here is that it is a small school so you can get to know your teachers and classmates and if you need help the teachers can set aside time to help you if you need it!