Shelton State Community College
Shelton State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Tuscaloosa, AL. Shelton State Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Shelton State Community College is $5,127 for Alabama residents and $8,997 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.35% from last year at Shelton State CC.
- Total 4,601 students have enrolled in Shelton State CC and, of that, 1,628 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Shelton State CC offers 55 programs and 10 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Shelton State CC is 30% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Shelton State Community College is $5,127 for Alabama residents and $8,997 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.35% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,560 | $8,550 |
| 2022 | $4,587 | $8,277 |
| 2023 | $4,980 | $8,730 |
| 2024 | $5,067 | $8,877 |
| 2025 | $5,127 | $8,997 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Shelton State Community College offers 55 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 4 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Shelton State Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 20 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 20 | 1 |
| Total | 55 | 4 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 85 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 0 |
| Barbering/Barber | 0 |
| Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 175 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 90 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 53 |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 38 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 29 |
Student Population
Total 4,601 students have enrolled to Shelton State Community College. By gender, there are 1,836 male and 2,765 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.66 to 1.
Shelton State Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,628 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Asian | 33 | 12 | 21 |
| Black or African American | 1,535 | 473 | 1,062 |
| Hispanic | 347 | 136 | 211 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 2,458 | 1,121 | 1,337 |
| Two or More Races | 177 | 75 | 102 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 4,601 | 1,836 | 2,765 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Shelton State Community College is 30% and the transfer-out rate is 19%. The average financial aid amount is $3,360 and 68% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 30% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Retention Rate | 58% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,360 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 105 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 279 |