Quick Facts (2026)
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
Lawson State Community College-Bessemer Campus
(AL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Item not available
0
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
n/a
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The Lawson State Community College-Bessemer Campus diversity score of 0.00 is equal to the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
Total Enrollment
n/a
2,097 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
31:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
737 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,360 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
321 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
737 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,593 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
460 students
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
27%
% White
n/a
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
100%
5%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
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: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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