Safety Score
3.81 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Birmingham, AL · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Lawson State Community College
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 3,153-student campus.
- 3.81
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,424
- Rank of 3,050
- #40
- AL rank
- 3,153
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Lawson State Community College reports 3.81 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,424 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 80% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.81
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,424
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 80%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 8
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Lawson State Community College increased from 2 to 8 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesLawson State Community College is a Public institution located in Birmingham, AL, enrolling approximately 3,153 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 12 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within AL, it ranks #40 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 3,153 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Lawson State Community College is "Burglary" with 4 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in AL averaging 1.01 incidents per 1,000 students, Lawson State Community College reports 275% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 18 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2424
See peer comparison
State Rank (AL)
#40
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
8
across 11 crime categories
Where Lawson State Community College sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
4 safer than 20% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Lawson State Community College percentile rank 20.5%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2424 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Lawson State Community College reports 275% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $5,040
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $8,910
- Avg Net Price
- $6,275
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 60%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $27,733
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $31,701
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyLawson State Community College: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 300% (2 → 8 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Fondling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
18 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 2 | 4 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Lawson State Community College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
AL
Lawson State Community College
3.81 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Barstow Community College
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
GA
Columbus Technical College
0.32 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Barstow Community College
Barstow, CA · 3,153 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA · 3,153 enrolled
Safety Score 0.32
Le Moyne College
Syracuse, NY · 3,154 enrolled
Safety Score 3.17
Southern Adventist University
Collegedale, TN · 3,154 enrolled
Safety Score 1.59
Southern University at Shreveport
Shreveport, LA · 3,156 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Lawson State Community College nationally (rank #2424), regardless of size or state.
Alfred University
Alfred, NY
National Rank #2423
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX
National Rank #2425
Northeast College of Health Sciences
Seneca Falls, NY
National Rank #2422
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
National Rank #2426
Judson University
Elgin, IL
National Rank #2421
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lawson State Community College safe?
Lawson State Community College has a safety score of 3.81 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,424 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Lawson State Community College?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Lawson State Community College compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in AL.
Does Lawson State Community College have fire safety data?
Yes. Lawson State Community College reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Lawson State Community College's Safety Profile
Lawson State Community College in Birmingham, AL enrolls 3,153 students and has a safety score of 3.81 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2424 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 2 in 2022 to 8 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Lawson State Community College's 3.81 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Lawson State Community College against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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