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Shelton State is a diverse institution. In addition to general education and technical/occupational programs, we have two divisions that are unique to the Alabama College System. Through the Alabama State Fire College and the Alabama Water Resources Center , Shelton State offers instruction to professionals in important public service positions throughout the state. In addition, the C. A. Fredd Campus of Shelton State , designated as an Historically Black College and University, plays a special role in extending the operations and activities of Shelton State to West Alabama 's culturally diverse population.
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| County |
Tuscaloosa County, AL |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
3,363 students |
1,000 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
2,391 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
5,754 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
59% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
43% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$3,110 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
5% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,847 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
11% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$2,080 |
$1,117 |
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Shelton State Community College is part of a state system of public colleges. This system originated in the Alabama Trade School and Junior College Authority Act enacted by the state legislature in May 1963.
Shelton State Community College awards the Associate in Arts Degree, the Associate in Science Degree, the Associate in Applied Science Degree. The College also offers two types of certificate programs, certificate programs that are 30-60 semester hours in length and certificate programs that are 9-26 semester hours in length. The Associate in Applied Science Degree and the Certificate programs are designed for students who plan to seek employment based upon the competencies and skills attained through those programs of study. These degrees and certificates are included on the official Academic Inventory of Shelton State Community College maintained by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.
The primary purpose of student financial assistance programs at Shelton State Community College is to assist students with meeting the cost of their education.
Shelton State has an athletic department that has received state, regional and national recognition. Shelton fields five athletic teams; baseball, softball, women’s soccer, and men’s and women’s basketball.
The Shelton State Lifelong Learning Center is a nonprofit, self-supporting academic program designed for seniors, offers short courses in a variety of areas in a safe environment and at a low cost.
The Shelton State Community College Adult Education Program has the vision of assisting adults in learning and developing skills for employment and self-sufficiency. An educated, employed workforce improves the social and economic conditions of any community.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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