Lawson State Community College vs. Shelton State Community College
An HBCU community college in Birmingham serving 3,153 students with low tuition and transfer pathways.
Shelton State Community College
Historically Black public community college in Tuscaloosa with 4,536 students and tuition under $4,000 annually.
- Room and BoardLawson State Community College: $4,760 Shelton State Community College: N/A (Commuter Campus)
Lawson State Community College Shelton State Community College
- Annual In-State Tuition$3,870$3,870
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition$7,740$7,740
- Endowment (End of Year)$74,618,291$43,074,738
- Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)$8,630$3,870
- Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)$12,500$7,740
- Total Student Enrollment3,1534,536
| Metric | Lawson State Community College | Shelton State Community College |
|---|---|---|
| Annual In-State Tuition | $3,870 | $3,870 |
| Annual Out-of-State Tuition | $7,740 | $7,740 |
| Endowment (End of Year) | $74,618,291 | $43,074,738 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (In-State) | $8,630 | $3,870 |
| Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State) | $12,500 | $7,740 |
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,153 | 4,536 |