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 4,601 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.
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The student population of Shelton State Community College has grown by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Shelton State Community College diversity score of 0.57 is less than the state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,960 is less than the state average of $4,029. The in-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,350 is more than the state average of $6,906. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
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Acceptance Rate
75%
93%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
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