Shelton State Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Shelton State Community College is a public community college in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, serving roughly 3,148 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $14,557 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,127. Student demographics in federal data include White (50.7%) and Black or African American (37.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,127
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,557 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,148 51.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.56%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 47.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 24.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 46.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,797
- Room & Board: $12,000 annual estimate
Shelton State Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Shelton State Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Shelton State Community College?
Shelton State Community College is located in Tuscaloosa, AL (ZIP 35405-8522).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Shelton State Community College public or private?
Shelton State Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Shelton State Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,127 in-state, $8,997 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,557.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,091 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,492 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,073 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,545 |
| $110,001+ | $16,269 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,508.
How big is Shelton State Community College?
Total enrollment: 3,148 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,797 students.
About 52% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Shelton State Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 29.56%.
First-year retention: 58.1%.
What do graduates of Shelton State Community College earn?
Median earnings: $31,581 six years after entry; $35,014 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
43.05% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Shelton State Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (167 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (137 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (121 completions)
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (85 completions)
- Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager (68 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (68 completions)
- Office Management and Supervision (44 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (38 completions)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (36 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (34 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Shelton State Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.56%; median earnings $35,014 at 10 years; net price $14,557. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,127
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Shelton State Community College was $5,127.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,557
2024 Value
In 2024 Shelton State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,557.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$58,228 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,557 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,508 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,988 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$4,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,627 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$86,508 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Shelton State Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
43.05% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Shelton State Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Shelton State Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,900 | $7,230 | $8,587 |
| 2014 | $3,960 | $7,350 | $8,924 |
| 2015 | $3,933 | $7,383 | $9,308 |
| 2016 | $4,107 | $7,617 | $6,860 |
| 2017 | $4,189 | $7,759 | $6,243 |
| 2018 | $4,467 | $8,907 | $6,361 |
| 2019 | $4,541 | $8,471 | $6,217 |
| 2020 | $4,560 | $8,550 | $8,010 |
| 2021 | $4,587 | $8,277 | $8,017 |
| 2022 | $4,980 | $8,730 | $8,745 |
| 2023 | $5,067 | $8,877 | $10,880 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Shelton State Community College reported total enrollment of about 3,148 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.7%), Black or African American (37.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). About 43.05% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
51.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Shelton State Community College in 2024 is 3,148 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,797 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 50.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
15.69% 100% Completion Time
29.56% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 15.69% of students graduating from Shelton State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 48% male / 52% female
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 6% male / 94% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Shelton State Community College.
Return on Investment
$35,014 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
501.33% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Shelton State Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 24 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 167 completions
2. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 137 completions
3. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 121 completions
4. Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 85 completions
5. Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager: 68 completions
6. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 68 completions
7. Office Management and Supervision: 44 completions
8. Welding Technology/Welder: 38 completions
9. Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General: 36 completions
Most popular programs at Shelton State Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Shelton State Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Shelton State Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 46.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,550
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,218
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Shelton State Community College is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, AL, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Enrollment is approximately 3,148 students. Student body composition includes White (50.7%), Black or African American (37.3%), Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 29.56%. Approximately 43.05% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-8522
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.56% graduation rate at Shelton State Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Shelton State Community College located?
Shelton State Community College is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
How much does Shelton State Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,127 and average net price is $14,557 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Shelton State Community College?
Shelton State Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,797 students, White (50.7%), Black or African American (37.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Shelton State Community College?
About 47.6% of students at Shelton State Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Shelton State Community College earn?
Median earnings are $31,581 six years after entry and $35,014 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Shelton State Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Shelton State Community College public or private?
Shelton State Community College is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Is Shelton State Community College an HBCU?
Yes. Shelton State Community College is flagged as a historically Black college or university (HBCU) in IPEDS.
Is Shelton State Community College a tribal college?
No. Shelton State Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Shelton State Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Shelton State Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.6%).
Is Shelton State Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Shelton State Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Alabama college costs
- Alabama colleges by ROI
- Alabama trade schools profile
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Alabama
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.