Lawson State Community College-birmingham Campus
3060 Wilson Rd Sw, Birmingham, AL, 35221-1717 -
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Lawson State Community College is a comprehensive, public, two-year, multi-campus college, which seeks to provide accessible quality educational opportunities, promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life for people in its service area. The College is dedicated to providing affordable and accessible lifelong learning opportunities in order to prepare students for employment or career advancement, enable students to transfer to senior colleges and universities, and provide customized training needs for business and industry. ...
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| County | Jefferson County, AL | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,710 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,431 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 3,141 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 82% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 67% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,597 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 4% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $432 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 10% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,501 | $1,146 |
School Notes:
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The Birmingham Campus is located at 3060 Wilson Road, Southwest in Birmingham, Alabama. The West Campus, located on the northern side of Wilson Road, consists of six buildings on 45 acres of land.
Students are advised and encouraged to participate in annual activities designed to set the cultural, spiritual, moral, and academic tone of the institution. Such activities include: SGA Election, Installation of SGA Officers Convocations, Annual Christmas Musical, Afro-American History Month, Career Day, Blue and Gold Week, Blood Drive, Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, Vocational Education Week, Health Fair, Homecoming, Art Exhibition, Honors Convocation, Graduate/Alumni Banquet, President's Brunch, and Commencement.
Lawson State is committed to providing quality intercollegiate and intramural programs designed to foster the personal growth of each student. These programs encourage individual and team achievement and strive to enhance the academic success, social development, and physical and emotional well being of each student. There are a variety of athletics and recreational facilities available for students. The Arthur Shores Fine Arts Building is equipped with a modern fitness center, hardwood court gym, swimming pool, and locker facilities. Students may participate in basketball, baseball, volleyball, field and track, cross-country, tennis, golf and swimming.
Job Placement and the Career Education Center function as a bridge between the student's academic preparation and the world of work. The Center has numerous activities, including career counseling, maintaining a career information library, receiving and publishing job vacancy notices, arranging for prospective employers to visit the campus, interviewing applicants, mailing students credentials to prospective employers, and publicizing campus interviews.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
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Near By Schools:
- Virginia College-birmingham - 1,828 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- Herzing College - 411 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- Lawson State Community College-bessemer Campus - n/a - 8.2 mi. away - view location
- Itt Technical Institute-bessemer - 733 students - 10.9 mi. away - view location
- Jefferson State Community College - 7,504 students - 17.2 mi. away - view location
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