Shelton State Community College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,148 students.
About This School
Shelton State Community College is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with approximately 3,148 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,557 per year. Typical graduates earn $31,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Shelton State Community College is a public community college in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Operated by the Alabama State Department of Postsecondary Education, Shelton is one of the largest two-year colleges in the state. Approximately 4,500 students are enrolled in some form of coursework, including around 3,000 full-time students. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable start in Tuscaloosa — at $10,880/year after aid, the cost is reasonable for a community college. However, the median earnings of $31,100 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it leads to a clear career path or transfer to a four-year school. This is a solid stepping stone, but your outcome here depends heavily on having a plan beyond just attending.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 29% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,148 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Shelton State Community College
9500 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-8522
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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