Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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
Institution Level
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
School Calendar
School Motto
It's All Here!
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The Lawson State Community College-Bessemer Campus diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has declined by 100% over five years.
% Unknown races
100%
5%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.60
Tuition & Financial Aid
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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