Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL

Overall Completion Rate

23.9%

Working Student Success

29%

Transfer Out Rate

28.9%

Still Enrolled Rate

1.6%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
20%
Part-time Students
29%
First-time Students
29.3%
Transfer Students
26%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (29% vs 20% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 1,665 students

After 4 Years

128
Certificates
203
Associate Degrees
331
Total Awards
20%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

131
Certificates
240
Associate Degrees
371
Total Awards
22%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

129
Certificates
250
Associate Degrees
379
Total Awards
23%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

23%
Graduated
2%
Still Enrolled Here
28%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 125
8-Year Rate: 41%

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 87
8-Year Rate: 39%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 285
8-Year Rate: 31%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 465
8-Year Rate: 29%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 198
8-Year Rate: 27%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 743
8-Year Rate: 25%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 618
8-Year Rate: 22%

Part-time Non-first-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 153
8-Year Rate: 22%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 20.5%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.