# Shelton State Community College

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## Overview

- **Location:** Tuscaloosa, AL
- **Type:** Public
- **Setting:** Urban
- **Region:** Southeast
- **Enrollment:** 3,148
- **Predominant Degree:** Certificate
- **HBCU:** Yes

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.

## Admissions

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Acceptance Rate | N/A |
| SAT Average | N/A |
| ACT Midpoint | N/A |

## Cost & Aid

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| In-State Tuition | $5,127 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $8,997 |
| Average Net Price | $14,557 |
| Median Debt | N/A |
| Pell Grant Rate | 43% |
| Federal Loan Rate | 0% |

### Net Price by Family Income

| Family Income | Net Price |
|--------------|----------|
| $0-$30K | $14,091 |
| $30K-$48K | $14,492 |
| $48K-$75K | $16,073 |
| $75K-$110K | N/A |
| $110K+ | $16,269 |

## Outcomes

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Graduation Rate | 26% |
| Retention Rate | 58% |
| Earnings (6yr) | $31,581 |
| Earnings (8yr) | $33,221 |
| Earnings (10yr) | $35,014 |
| Debt-to-Earnings | N/A |
| Loan Repayment (3yr) | N/A |

## Social Mobility (Opportunity Insights)

Data source: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Mobility Rate (Q1→Q5) | 176.45% |
| Success Rate (bottom 20% → top 20%) | 815.9% |
| Students from Bottom 20% | 2162.6% |
| Parent Median Income | $60,400 |

## Social Capital (Social Capital Atlas)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Economic Connectedness | 0.82 |
| Friending Bias | 0.15 |
| Volunteering Rate | 3.0% |
| Support Ratio | 0.99 |

## Top Programs

| Program | Enrollment Share |
|---------|------------------|
| 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% |

## Rankings

This school appears in 1 CollegeRanker rankings:

- #35 in [Most Affordable Colleges in Alabama](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/most-affordable-colleges-alabama)

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Shelton State Community College — School Profile." CollegeRanker.com. https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/shelton-state-community-college