Head Coach
Stott Carter
Program contact: Jonathan Jefferson, Assistant Coach
jjefferson@lawsonstate.edu
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About Lawson State Community College Basketball
The Alabama Community College Conference moves at a different pace than many NJCAA circuits, it's a league where guard play and perimeter shooting determine tournament outcomes, and Lawson State competes within that framework. Head coach Stott Carter has built a program that values ball movement and defensive intensity, looking for guards and wings who can knock down threes and handle pressure situations. The junior college path through this conference rewards players who arrive with a refined skill set rather than raw potential; Carter's roster typically features disciplined, fundamentally sound competitors. What separates Lawson State recruits is specificity of role. Carter isn't building around high-usage scorers, he's assembling complementary pieces. If you're a three- point shooter who can guard multiple positions, or a floor general who sees the game a certain way, you fit the mold. Players who thrive here understand that the NJCAA offers a genuine pathway to four-year programs, and Lawson State's track record reflects consistent transfers to Division II and select Division III schools. The program expects maturity and consistency from day one. Practices are structured, film work is mandatory, and there's little tolerance for inconsistency. This environment develops winners at the junior college level while preparing athletes for the next step with professional habits already ingrained. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$6,248/yr
Grad rate
24%
Enrollment
2,900
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $6,248 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,507 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,263 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $6,010 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $7,791 / year
- $110,001+
- $4,656 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,900
- Average net price
- $6,248 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,215 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $9,145 / year
- Graduation rate
- 24%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Alabama Community College Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Bevill State Community College
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Location Fayette, AL | Enrollment 2,177 | Avg. net price $4,857 |
Bishop State Community College
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Location Mobile, AL | Enrollment 2,437 | Avg. net price $8,644 |
Calhoun Community College
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Location Decatur, AL | Enrollment 7,070 | Avg. net price $7,874 |
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
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Location Phenix City, AL | Enrollment 1,110 | Avg. net price $6,561 |
Coastal Alabama Community College – North
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Location Fairhope, AL | Enrollment 4,798 | Avg. net price $11,098 |
Coastal Alabama Community College – South
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Location Fairhope, AL | Enrollment 4,798 | Avg. net price $11,098 |
Enterprise State Community College
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Location Enterprise, AL | Enrollment 1,585 | Avg. net price $8,461 |
Gadsden State Community College
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Location Centre, AL | Enrollment 3,548 | Avg. net price $2,125 |
Lawson State Community College
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Location Bessemer, AL | Enrollment 2,900 | Avg. net price $6,248 |
Lurleen B. Wallace Community College
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Location Andalusia, AL | Enrollment 1,097 | Avg. net price $6,092 |
Marion Military Institute
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Location Marion, AL | Enrollment 329 | Avg. net price $10,207 |
Shelton State Community College
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Location Tuscaloosa, AL | Enrollment 3,148 | Avg. net price $8,931 |
Snead State Community College
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Location Boaz, AL | Enrollment 1,427 | Avg. net price $2,991 |
Southern Union State Community College
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Location Opelika, AL | Enrollment 4,173 | Avg. net price $5,984 |
Wallace Community College-Selma
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Location Selma, AL | Enrollment 855 | Avg. net price $9,601 |
Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
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Location Hanceville, AL | Enrollment 4,423 | Avg. net price $11,727 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lawson State Community College JUCO?
Yes, Lawson State Community College is a JUCO program in the Alabama Community College Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Lawson State Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Lawson State Community College in?
Lawson State Community College competes in the Alabama Community College Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Lawson State Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $6,248 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Lawson State Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,900 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Lawson State Community College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
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Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.