Shelton State Community College is a public community college located in Tuscaloosa, AL. It offers 55 programs for degree/certificate. (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 of Shelton State Community College is $5,067 for Alabama residents and $8,877 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Alabama public community colleges' average ($8,991).

The school has 4,166 students, which is higher than Alabama community collleges' average (2,621). In addition, 1,315 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Alabama community colleges.


2024 Tuition & Fees

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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Cost Of Attendance -
Alabama ResidentsOut-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
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Alabama ResidentsOut-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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs22NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3520NOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program. It includes completers through on-campus classes, partially online classes, and only online classes.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Computer and Information Sciences7 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Barbering/Barber NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager51 completers
38 completers
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training14 completers
13 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services Management12 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/Paralegal NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 175 completers
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 19 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrician12 completers
16 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician52 completers
53 completers
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician29 completers
29 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician2 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Tool and Die Technology/Technician8 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder15 completers
14 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist9 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician5 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 90 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training85 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Office Management and Supervision11 completers
12 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science27 completers
27 completers
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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total4,6591,6712,988
Male Students1,7947701,024
Female Students2,8659011,964

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 4,166 total students, 2,761 students enrolled through distance learning (1,315 students enrolled exclusively and 1,446 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,166
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,315
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,446
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,405

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Shelton State Community College.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, public
Address9500 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL
Phone205-391-2211
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,067
Out-of-State$8,877
Student Population »4,166 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »22%
Transfer-out Rate19%
Retention Rate62% (Full-time)
34% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,827
Students to Faculty17:1 (5.88%)