by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Lawson State Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Lawson State Community College came in at $5,040 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $8,910. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for came to $1,170 in-state and $1,170 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,870 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| Total | $5,040 | $8,910 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Lawson State Community College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Lawson State Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Lawson State Community College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Visit the Lawson State Community College Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Lawson State Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,690 | $7,380 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,750 | $7,500 |
| One Year Ago | $3,810 | $7,620 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,870 | $7,740 |
This chart shows the way tuition at LSCC - Birmingham Campus has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 1.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $9,050 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.22%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $5,101. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.38%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $9,033.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,101 | $9,033 |
| In 2 Years | $5,163 | $9,158 |
| In 3 Years | $5,225 | $9,284 |
| In 4 Years | $5,288 | $9,412 |
| In 5 Years | $5,352 | $9,542 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $36,887, or about $20,777 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Lawson State Community College, see the Lawson State Community College Financial Aid page.
