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Shelton State Community College

Public Tuscaloosa, AL · Urban · Southeast · 73% data reported · Agent Insights
26%
Graduation Rate
$35,014
Earnings (10yr)
$14,557
Net Price
3,148
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Overview

Over 3,100 students call Shelton State Community College home, making it a central player in Tuscaloosa’s educational landscape. The college focuses on practical programs that prepare students for immediate employment, particularly in high-demand fields like Health Professions and Mechanic & Repair Tech.

Data from Opportunity Insights highlights the college's role in promoting upward mobility, though specific mobility metrics are not readily available. The graduation rate stands at 26%, indicating that while many students start their journey, a significant number do not complete their degrees. This could reflect challenges faced by students balancing work and study.

The net price for attending Shelton State is $14,557, an affordable option for many. Graduates earn an average of $35,014 after ten years. With 43% of students receiving Pell Grants, the college supports those with financial need. Students who thrive here often seek practical skills and quick pathways to stable careers.

Rankings

How Shelton Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation26%Earnings 10yr$35KNet Price$15KRetention58%Pell Grant Rate43%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$14K$0-30K$14K$30-48K$16K$48-75K$16K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%2162.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%815.9%MOBILITY176.45%

Cost & Financial Aid

$5,127
In-State Tuition
$8,997
Out-of-State
$14,557
Avg Net Price
43%
Pell Grant Rate
0%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$14,091
Family Income $0–$30K
$14,492
Family Income $30K–$48K
$16,073
Family Income $48K–$75K
$16,269
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$31,581
6 Years After Entry
$33,221
8 Years
$35,014
10 Years
41%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$31,581 6yr $33,221 8yr $35,014 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

176.45%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
815.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
2162.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$60,400
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.82
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.15
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.0%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 58%
Full-Time Faculty 46%
Faculty Salary (mo) $7,550
Diversity Index 0.60
First-Gen Students 48%

Top Programs

Health Professions 21%
Business & Marketing 17%
Humanities 17%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 15%
Precision Production 9%
Culinary & Personal Services 9%
Computer Science & IT 2%
Construction Trades 2%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Southeast
Accreditor Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Predominant Degree Certificate
HBCU Yes

Student Body

Female
59%
White
51%
Hispanic
7%
Black
37%
Asian
1%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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