| Lawson State CC vs. Shelton State CC |
#12 in Alabama Community Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in Alabama Community Colleges |
| Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Suburban-serving Single Campus | School Type | Public, 2-4 years Associate's - Public Special Use |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$4,980 Alabama Residents $8,790 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$5,067 Alabama Residents $8,877 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$6,485 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$3,827 |
| Admission | ||
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,919 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger4,166 |
| Smaller604 | Online Student Population | Larger1,315 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 22% | Graduate Rate | 22% |
| Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
| Lower60% | Retention Rate | Higher62% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 156) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $1,760) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 172 | Number of faculties | 178 |
| Higher$65,170 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$62,423 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.