Shelton State Community College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$3,870
1.57% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$14,539
After Financial Aid
2024 Enrolled Students
4,601
35.8% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
29.6%
196 Graduates

About

Shelton State Community College is a higher education institution located in Tuscaloosa County, AL. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Shelton State Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (167 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (68 degrees), and Industrial Electronics Technology (42 degrees).

In 2024, 1,075 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shelton State Community College. 54.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (647 degrees), 1.93 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (336 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shelton State Community College is $3,870, which is $−4,314 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Shelton State Community College is $3,870, which is $4,314 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,539.

In 2024, 68% of undergraduate students attending Shelton State Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,870
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Shelton State Community College was $3,870. The cost of tuition at Shelton State Community College is $−4,314 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,184).

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Average Net Price

$14,539
2024 Value
39.7%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 Shelton State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,539. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Shelton State Community College grew by 39.7%.

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Other Student Expenses

$12,000
Room and Board
$4,500
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shelton State Community College was of $12,000 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 33.3% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $4,500. The cost of books and supplies increased by 50% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

68%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68% of undergraduate students at Shelton State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 41.7% with respect to 2023, when 48% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Shelton State Community College had a total enrollment of 4,601 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Shelton State Community College is 1,647 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,954. This means that 35.8% of students enrolled at Shelton State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shelton State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 53.4% White, 33.4% Black or African American, 7.54% Hispanic or Latino, 3.85% Two or More Races, 0.717% Asian, 0.261% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0217% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Shelton State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.1%), followed by White Female (25.2%) and Black or African American Female (21.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shelton State Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,601 students. The full-time enrollment at Shelton State Community College is 1,647 and the part-time enrollment is 2,954. This means that 35.8% of students enrolled at Shelton State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.1% at similar Associates Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

58%
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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Shelton State Community College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Shelton State Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    2,458 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    1,535 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    347 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shelton State Community College is 53.4% White, 33.4% Black or African American, 7.54% Hispanic or Latino, 3.85% Two or More Races, 0.717% Asian, 0.261% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0217% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 40.5% White, 29.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2 students (0.0435%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 105 more women than men received degrees from Shelton State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shelton State Community College is white (647 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (336 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Shelton State Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (167 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (68 degrees) and Industrial Electronics Technology (42 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shelton State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (99 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (165 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (99 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shelton State Community College are Other managers (50,065 people), Construction managers (48,361 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (38,922 people), Software developers (36,660 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (19,384 people).

The most specialized majors at Shelton State Community College in 2024 are Precision Production (99 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (165 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (99 degrees), Human Sciences (32 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shelton State Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Actuaries, Chief executives & legislators, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Shelton State Community College are Precision Production (99 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (165 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (99 degrees), Human Sciences (32 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Construction
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shelton State Community College are Construction (110,117 people), Elementary & secondary schools (92,983 people), Computer Systems Design (52,464 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (32,197 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (32,019 people).

The most specialized majors at Shelton State Community College are Precision Production (99 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (165 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (99 degrees), Human Sciences (32 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (53 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Shelton State Community College.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
    121 degrees awarded
  2. Industrial Electronics Technology
    43 degrees awarded
  3. Salon Management
    39 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Shelton State Community College was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 121 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

485
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
590
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 485 degrees were awarded to men at Shelton State Community College, which is 0.822 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (590).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 80 degrees were awarded to men at Shelton State Community College in Industrial Electronics Technology, which is 16 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 129 degrees were awarded to men at Shelton State Community College in General Administrative Assistant & Secretarial Science, which is 16.1 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

13%
100% Completion Time
21%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 13% of students graduating from Shelton State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 21% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    647 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    336 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shelton State Community College is white (647 degrees awarded). There were 1.93 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (336 degrees).

0.279% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Male
    349 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    298 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    243 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shelton State Community College is white male (349 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (298 degrees).

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Operations

In 2024, Shelton State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 53.9M. Shelton State Community College employs 104 No academic ranks. Most academics at Shelton State Community College are Female No academic rank (63), and Male No academic rank (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shelton State Community College are: Management, with 64 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 18 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$23.2M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, Shelton State Community College paid a median of $23.2M in salaries, which represents 43.1% of their overall expenditure ($53.9M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$7.16M
Instructional Salaries
104
Number of Employees

In 2024, Shelton State Community College paid a total of $7.16M to 104 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $763k (4.03%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shelton State Community College were Management with 64 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 18 employees.

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