Lawson State Community College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,860

Cost of attendance at Lawson State Community College in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,550

Cost of attendance at Lawson State Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lawson State Community College was $6,342. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Lawson State Community College net price calculator

$6,342

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Alabama and nationwide.

Alabama's average	$15,805
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Lawson State Community College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$6,342	$1,501 (19%)	$5,855	$5,336	$6,556	$332
2021	$7,843	$54	$7,707	$7,930	$8,707	$10,995
2020	$7,897	$774 (11%)	$7,881	$8,127	$9,267	$9,169	$11,172
2019	$7,123	$857 (11%)	$7,262	$7,050	$8,419	$7,628	$6,832
2018	$7,980	$67	$8,037	$8,824	$8,941	$10,635
2017	$7,913	$237 (3%)	$8,131	$8,187	$9,500	$9,319
2016	$7,676	$625 (9%)	$7,950	$8,120	$8,630	$5,124
2015	$7,051	$324 (4%)	$7,295	$7,668	$7,913
2014	$7,375	--	$7,320	$7,672	$8,030

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Lawson State Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,527	No change	$4,860	$13,367	$2,300
2021	$20,527	$60	$4,860	$13,367	$2,300
2020	$20,467	$1,040 (5%)	$4,800	$13,367	$2,300
2019	$21,507	$2,100 (11%)	$4,740	$14,467	$2,300
2018	$19,407	$60	$4,440	$13,367	$1,600
2017	$19,347	$60	$4,380	$13,367	$1,600
2016	$19,287	$30	$4,320	$13,367	$1,600
2015	$19,257	$909 (5%)	$4,290	$13,367	$1,600
2014	$18,348	$60	$4,230	$12,718	$1,400
2013	$18,288	--	$4,170	$12,718	$1,400

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Lawson State Community College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 156 dormitories available to its students at $3,000 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Lawson State Community College is $333 per month.
Does Lawson State Community College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Lawson State Community College for one academic year is $1,760, which works out to $196 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Lawson State Community College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Lawson State Community College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,000

If living off-campus, with family: $5,807

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,807
How much is Lawson State Community College application fees?: Lawson State Community College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Lawson State Community College offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Lawson State Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$123	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$246	Not Available

Housing and Meal

Lawson State Community College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Lawson State Community College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$1,760	$3,000	N/A	17	156
2021	$1,760	$3,000	N/A	17	168
2020	$1,760	$3,000	N/A	17	168
2019	$1,760	$3,000	N/A	15	132
2018	$1,760	$3,000	N/A	15	132
2017	$1,760	$3,000	N/A	15	120
2016	$1,760	$3,000	N/A	15	120

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lawson State Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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