Birmingham, AL · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Lawson State Community College (in-state) | $5,040 | — |
| AL average | $10,852 | -54% |
| National average | $18,082 | -72% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,040 | $20,160 |
| Out-of-state | $8,910 | $35,640 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Lawson State Community College ranks 8 by in-state tuition among the 63 AL colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 77% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Lawson State Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Coastal Alabama Community College | $5,040 |
| Northeast Alabama Community College | $5,040 |
| Southern Union State Community College | $5,040 |
| George C Wallace Community College-Dothan | $4,980 |
In-state tuition at Lawson State Community College is $5,040 per year; out-of-state students pay $8,910.
Lawson State Community College in-state tuition is 54% below the AL average of $10,852.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Lawson State Community College is 72% below that.
$5,040 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Lawson State Community College comes to about $20,160 for an in-state student and $35,640 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Lawson State Community College ranks 8 out of the 63 AL colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.