A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus are mostly Black with a smaller White population. The school has very low racial diversity. 85% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
15%
|
| Black |
81%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 96% more female students than male students enrolled at Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
987
|
| Women |
1,932
|
Lawson State Community College-Birmingham Campus serves a very low number of students outside of Alabama, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
77% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 35% |
| Part time Undergrads | 41.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101569 IPEDS survey data for Lawson State Community College Birmingham Campus.