About: Shelton State Community College is a public, open-admission, comprehensive community college whose primary mission is to provide accessible post secondary education, training, and community educational opportunities. The vision for Shelton State Community College is: “Empowering students through commitment to excellence.”
Number of students: 5,000
Student/faculty ratio: 19:1
Cost of Attendance: $3,312 ($138 per credit hour)
Campus Life: Shelton State Community College has two campuses located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Academics: Shelton State offers degree programs designed to prepare students to enter the workforce upon completion or prepare students for further study after they have completed their degree at Shelton. Fields of study include health information technology, logistics and supply chain management, respiratory therapy, computerized numerical control, and wellness exercise instruction.
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 55%
Scholarship deadline: March 1
Cool Factors:
• Eleven time consecutive national cheerleading champions
• Mercedes mechatronics program
• Dual enrollment opportunities
• Community College of the Fine Arts
• Accessibility to University of Alabama and Stillman College
