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Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus is a two-year college located in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It was established in the year 1949. The college enrolls more than 3,000 students annually. Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Student life at Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus is diverse. The Birmingham Campus is home to several student clubs and organizations including Alpha Theta Phi Library Society, Kappa Beta Delta International Honor Society, and Student National Education Association. The college's student body includes an impressive number of international students. There are many clubs on campus that assist foreign students with the college's admission procedure.
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Campus Location3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221-1717
USA
Main Tel: (205) 925-2515
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus HighlightsWhere Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in engineering technician, construction trades, family and social work, office and administration, and beauty and cosmetology.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 220 | 31 | | Associate | 192 | 17 | | 1-2 year certificate | 106 | 15 |
Lawson State Community College StudentsLawson State Community College is a historically black college. The student enrollment at Lawson State Community College was 3,320 in 2007 (2,253 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,000 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,130 | | Room and board | $ 4,000 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,200 | | Other | $ 3,000 |
Financial Aid: Lawson State Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 80 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 16 |
Housing and MealsLawson State Community College provides on-campus housing for 105 of its 2,253 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 14 meals weekly.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (43 awarded) - Barbering/Barber
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (44 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Fashion Merchandising
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (14 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (38 awarded) - Apparel and Textile Manufacture
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Mason/Masonry
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (70 awarded) - Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (41 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Social Work
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (6 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (61 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (41 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
MEDIA (12 awarded) - Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (10 awarded) - Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (67 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (35 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (7 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (14 awarded) - Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (15 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Services Administration
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