Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · Certificate degrees · City

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About Shelton State Community College

Shelton State Community College is a mid-sized, public institution in Tuscaloosa, AL, in a city setting. It enrolls about 3,148 students. 30% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $35,014.

Open

Acceptance

$14,557

Net price

3,148

Enrollment

30%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,557

Average net price

$5,127

In-state tuition

$8,997

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$4,500

Books & supplies

$20,350

Total cost of attendance

43%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

—

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$14,091

$30–48K

$14,492

$48–75K

$16,073

$75–110K

$17,545

$110K+

$16,269

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing20.1%

Humanities16.0%

Business14.9%

Mechanic & Repair Tech12.9%

Personal & Culinary Services10.8%

Construction Trades10.6%

Precision Production8.9%

Engineering Tech3.2%

Computer Science0.9%

Parks & Recreation0.3%

After Graduation

$35,014

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$31,581

Median earnings (6 yrs)

30%

Graduation rate

58%

Retention rate

59%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,218

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,148

Total enrollment

48%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

48%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

White

51%

Black

37%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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