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Public Trade School in Birmingham, AL. Operating on a semester system.
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3K+
Total Enrollment
Trade School
Institution Type
2
Housing Buildings
Life in Birmingham for Lawson State Community College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Birmingham.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$950
Cost of Living Index
82
Student Population
43,000
City Transportation
Walkability
35
Bikeability
34
Public Transit
MAX Transit (bus), Amtrak (rail)
Nearest Airports
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid subtropical
Avg Annual Temp
63.8°F
Avg Snowfall
1.6 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Birmingham Campus Library
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bessemer Campus Library
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Birmingham Campus Student Recreation Room
Monday–Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Bessemer Campus Student Recreation Room
Monday–Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Health and Wellness Center (Birmingham Campus)
Monday–Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Cougar Pantry (Birmingham Campus)
Tuesday–Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm; Saturday by appointment
Cougar Pantry (Bessemer Campus)
Tuesday–Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm; Saturday by appointment
Campus News
Latest updates from Lawson State Community College
Cougar Alert Emergency Notification System Active
Lawson State Community College's Cougar Alert system is currently active and will send emergency notifications, danger on campus warnings, and school closing messages via email, voice, and text messaging to all registered students, faculty, and staff.
Lawson State Celebrates the Class of 2025
Lawson State Community College held its 2025 commencement, honoring graduates from diverse backgrounds.
May 9, 2025
Register Now for Spring 2025
Spring 2025 registration is open with a Registration Drive-In event scheduled for January 4, 2025.
Dec 15, 2024
Active Shooter Preparedness Training Available
Lawson State Community College provides ongoing active shooter preparedness training and resources for all students and staff.
Upcoming Events
What's happening at Lawson State Community College
UAB Theatre Tour Presents: Star Cross'd (Romeo & Juliet–ABR)
October 23, 2025 at 19:00
Main Campus Auditorium
A live performance of Romeo & Juliet by the UAB Theatre Tour, open to all students and the community.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Induction
October 28, 2025 at 18:00
Conference Room B, Main Campus
Induction ceremony for new members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Soft Skills Training
October 21, 2025 at 09:00
Bessemer Campus Lawson State Center for Community Development
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Lawson State Community College
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 2 of 2 known dorm and housing options.
Residence Hall I
Residence Hall II
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@lawsonstate.edu
Current Term: Spring 2026 Regular Term
Start: January 6, 2026
End: May 16, 2026
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