Shelton State Community College
Shelton State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Tuscaloosa, AL. It offers 55 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1994 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 4,601 students attended Shelton State Community College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 105 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 127 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 279 (full-time) and 210 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Shelton State Community College is 30% and transfer-out rate is 19%. The retention rate is 58% at the school.
| Student Population | 4,601 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 30% |
| Number of Faculty | 232 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Shelton State Community College is $8,997
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
68% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,360 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $8,997 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $3,360 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Shelton State Community College offers 35 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 596 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 15 | 1 | 235 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 20 | 1 | 361 |
| Total | 35 | 2 | 596 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Shelton State Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 596 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 235 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 361 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 4,601 students have enrolled into Shelton State Community College. By gender, 1,836 male and 2,765 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,458 White (53.42%), 1,535 Black/African American (33.36%), 347 Hispanic (7.54%), 33 Asian (0.72%), and 574 students with other races. 36 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,601 | 1,836 | 2,765 |
| American Indian/Native American | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| Asian | 33 | 12 | 21 |
| Black/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 More | 177 | 75 | 102 |
| Un-Known | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 36 | 13 | 23 |
Directory Information
- 9500 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL
- 205-391-2211
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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