Shelton State Community College
Tel:
(205)391-2211
- 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.
School Highlights
- Shelton State Community College serves 4,978 students (46% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the state community college average of 28:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 39%.
- Shelton State Community College is the only community colleges within Tuscaloosa County, AL.
- The nearest community college to Shelton State Community College is Marion Military Institute (37.1 miles away).
Top Placements
Shelton State Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 134 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Shelton State Community College | (AL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 134 staff | 73 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,978 students | 1,756 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 37:1 | 28:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,307 students | 1,004 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,671 students | 752 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| % Black | 29% | 24% |
| % White | 63% | 61% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 10% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.56 |
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| College Completion Rate | 12% | 17% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $28,300 | $29,500 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Shelton State Community College is Marion Military Institute (37.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 439 students | 37.10 Mi1101 Washington St
Marion, AL 36756
(800)664-1842 37.10439 - n/a students | 37.30 Mi1100 9th Ave Sw
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205)428-6391 37.30n/a - 3,090 students | 45.00 Mi3060 Wilson Rd SW
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205)925-2515 45.003,090 - 425 students | 48.50 Mi280 West Valley Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)916-2800 48.50425 - Herzing University-BirminghamPrivate, non-profit551 students | 48.50 Mi280 West Valley Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205)916-2800 48.50551
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