Quick Stats (2024)
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Lawson State Community College-Bessemer Campus
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
153 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The Lawson State Community College-Bessemer Campus diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
n/a
1,674 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
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755 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
919 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
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343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
755 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
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7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,028 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
4%
% Black
n/a
24%
% White
n/a
62%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
5%
Diversity Score
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0.55
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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26%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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0.17%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
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$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
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$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
SAT Reading
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530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
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23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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