Shelton State Community College is a public community college located in Tuscaloosa, AL. It offers 57 programs for degree/certificate. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 9 programs).

It 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 students. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Alabama public community colleges' average ($9,065).

The school has 4,601 students, which is higher than Alabama community collleges' average (2,963). In addition, 1,628 students have enrolled online exclusively. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (17 to 1) of Alabama community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 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.

2025 Cost Of Attendance - Shelton State CC
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,127$8,997
Books & Supplies$4,500
Off-Campus Living Costs$17,400
Average Financial Aid$3,360
Cost of Attendance$27,027$30,897
After Financial Aid$23,667$27,537
Shelton State CC Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Shelton State Community College$5,127$8,997
Public Community Colleges in Alabama$5,181$9,065
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

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 Programs63NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3720NOT 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 Sciences5 completers
4 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Barbering/Barber NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager62 completers
39 completers
NOT OFFERED
Culinary Arts/Chef Training8 completers
7 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Child Care and Support Services Management5 completers
3 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/Paralegal NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 178 completers
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 11 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health and Physical Education/Fitness (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrician35 completers
28 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician33 completers
32 completers
NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician8 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician5 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Tool and Die Technology/Technician10 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder19 completers
15 completers
NOT OFFERED
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist8 completers
8 completers
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician1 completers
5 completers
NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 9 completers
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 108 completers
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training111 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/AideNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Office Management and Supervision15 completers
18 completers
NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science19 completers
20 completers
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,601 students at Shelton State Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,823 male students and 2,713 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
Total4,5361,7062,830
Male Students1,8238201,003
Female Students2,7138861,827

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Enrollment

Of the 4,601 total students, 2,984 students enrolled through distance learning (1,628 students enrolled exclusively and 1,356 enrolled in some online courses).

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,601
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses1,628
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses1,356
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses1,617

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 (2024-2025) »In-State$5,127
Out-of-State$8,997
Student Population »4,601 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »30%
Transfer-out Rate19%
Retention Rate58% (Full-time)
40% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,360
Students to Faculty18:1 (5.56%)