Quick Stats (2025)
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Lawson State Community College-Bessemer Campus
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
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 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
n/a
2,464 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
873 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,855 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
422 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
873 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,077 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
30 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
168 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
n/a
27%
% White
n/a
57%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
100%
3%
Diversity Score
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0.60

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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0.2683%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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0.3%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
SAT Reading
n/a
530
SAT Math
n/a
545
ACT Composite
n/a
23
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
22
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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