Shelton State Community College

Shelton State Community College is a public community college located in Tuscaloosa, AL. It offers 55 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 4 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,067 for Alabama residents and $8,877 for out-of-state students at Shelton State Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,991) of public community colleges in Alabama.

It has 4,166 students that are higher than the average population (2,621 students) of community colleges in Alabama. In addition, 1,315 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Alabama community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $31,100.

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Academic Overview

Shelton State Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,067 for Alabama residents and $8,877 for other students on average. It offers 55 degree programs through 35 Certificate, 20 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 4 programs (2 Certificate, 2 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	9500 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL
Phone	205-391-2211
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$5,067 Out-of-State$8,877
Student Population »	4,166 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	22%
Transfer-out Rate	19%
Retention Rate	62% (Full-time) 34% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$3,827
Students to Faculty	17:1 (5.88%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,067 for Alabama residents and $8,877 for out-of-state students at Shelton State Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,991) over public community colleges in Alabama.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Shelton State Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Alabama community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$5,067	$8,877
Books & Supplies	$4,500
Off-Campus Living Costs	$16,050
Average Financial Aid	$3,827
Cost of Attendance	$25,617	$29,427
After Financial Aid	$21,790	$25,600
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$31,100

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Alabama Residents	Out-of-State Students
Shelton State Community College	$5,067	$8,877
Public Community Colleges in Alabama	$5,127	$8,991
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Shelton State Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 4 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificate, 2 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	2	2	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	35	20	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer and Information Sciences	7 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Barbering/Barber	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager	51 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	38 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care and Support Services Management	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Legal Studies

what is Legal Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/Paralegal	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	175 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	19 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician	52 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	53 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	29 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Tool and Die Technology/Technician	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	14 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist	9 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	5 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist	NOT OFFERED	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	90 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	85 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Office Management and Supervision	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	27 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	27 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,166 students at Shelton State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,794 male students and 2,865 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	4,659	1,671	2,988
Male Students	1,794	770	1,024
Female Students	2,865	901	1,964

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Shelton State Community College, there are 4,166 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 2,761 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,315 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,446 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	4,166
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,315
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,446
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,405

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