Lawson State Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$3,810
1.6% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$7,257
After Financial Aid
2023 Enrolled Students
3,153
35.2% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
26.4%
119 Graduates

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,257.

Tuition Costs

$3,810
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

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Average Net Price

$7,257
2023 Value
56.8%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lawson State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,257. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lawson State Community College grew by 56.8%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,160
Room and Board
$2,300
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lawson State Community College was of $6,160 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

99%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

99% of undergraduate students at Lawson State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Lawson State Community College had a total enrollment of 3,153 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lawson State Community College is 1,111 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,042. This means that 35.2% of students enrolled at Lawson State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lawson State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.6% Black or African American, 9.8% White, 4.88% Hispanic or Latino, 3.58% Two or More Races, 0.349% Asian, 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0951% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lawson State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (49.8%), followed by Black or African American Male (26.5%) and White Male (8.51%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.2%
Full-Time Enrollment

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Retention Rate over Time

61%
2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lawson State Community College was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Lawson State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    2,542 enrolled students
  2. White
    309 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    154 enrolled students

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4 students (0.127%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2023, 22 more women than men received degrees from Lawson State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lawson State Community College is black or african american (444 degrees awarded). There were 4.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (110 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Lawson State Community College is General Studies (112 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (50 degrees) and Registered Nursing (36 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lawson State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (100 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (26 degrees), and Precision Production (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

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The most specialized majors at Lawson State Community College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (100 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (26 degrees), Precision Production (29 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (49 degrees), and Construction (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

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The most specialized majors at Lawson State Community College are Engineering Technologies (100 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (26 degrees), Precision Production (29 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (49 degrees), and Construction (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Common Industries by Major

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The most specialized majors at Lawson State Community College are Engineering Technologies (100 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (26 degrees), Precision Production (29 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (49 degrees), and Construction (19 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lawson State Community College.
Most Common (2023)
  1. General Studies
    112 degrees awarded
  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    50 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    36 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Lawson State Community College was General Studies with 112 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

294
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
316
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 294 degrees were awarded to men at Lawson State Community College, which is 0.93 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (316).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Lawson State Community College in HVAC & Refrigeration Engineering Technology, which is 44 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Lawson State Community College in General Studies, which is 2.11 times more than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

14%
100% Completion Time
23%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 14% of students graduating from Lawson State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 23% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Two or More Races Male
Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lawson State Community College is Male and Two or More Races (75% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. Black or African American
    444 degrees awarded
  2. White
    110 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lawson State Community College is black or african american (444 degrees awarded). There were 4.04 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (110 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. Black or African American Female
    259 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American Male
    185 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lawson State Community College is black or african american female (259 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (185 degrees).

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Operations

Lawson State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $598k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 425k (71.1%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Lawson State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 42.4M. Lawson State Community College employs 79 No academic ranks. Most academics at Lawson State Community College are Male No academic rank (42), and Female No academic rank (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lawson State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, Management, with 23 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Endowment

$598k
2023 Endowment
0.253%
decline from 2022

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Salary Expenditure

$15M
2023 Salaries
0.193%
decline from 2022

In 2023, Lawson State Community College paid a median of $15M in salaries, which represents 35.3% of their overall expenditure ($42.4M) and a 0.193% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.52% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 12.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$5.25M
Instructional Salaries
79
Number of Employees

In 2023, Lawson State Community College paid a total of $5.25M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank
Most Common Instructor
79 Employees
Office and Administrative Support
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
49 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lawson State Community College was No academic rank with 79 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lawson State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, Management with 23 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male No academic rank
  2. Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lawson State Community College was Male No academic rank with 42 employees, and Female No academic rank with 37 employees.

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