Shelton State Community College

www.sheltonstate.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,690

7.52% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,662

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,659

35.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

27.5%

208 Graduates

About

Shelton State Community College is a higher education institution located in Tuscaloosa County, AL. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Shelton State Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (116 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (102 degrees), and General Studies (68 degrees).

In 2021, 771 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shelton State Community College. 55% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (499 degrees), 2.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (204 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shelton State Community College is $3,690, which is $−4,278 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Shelton State Community College is $3,690, which is $−4,278 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,662.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending Shelton State Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,690

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Shelton State Community College was $3,690. The cost of tuition at Shelton State Community College is $−4,278 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Shelton State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,662

2021 Value

2.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Shelton State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,662. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Shelton State Community College grew by 2.09%.

This chart compares the average net price of Shelton State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,000

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shelton State Community College was of $9,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Shelton State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57% of undergraduate students at Shelton State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 7.55% with respect to 2020, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Shelton State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Shelton State Community College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Shelton State Community College had a total enrollment of 4,659 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Shelton State Community College is 1,671 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,988. This means that 35.9% of students enrolled at Shelton State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shelton State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.7% White, 39.5% Black or African American, 3.28% Hispanic or Latino, 2.06% Two or More Races, 0.687% Asian, 0.365% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0429% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Shelton State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (30.4%), followed by White Female (27.4%) and Black or African American Female (21.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shelton State Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,659 students. The full-time enrollment at Shelton State Community College is 1,671 and the part-time enrollment is 2,988. This means that 35.9% of students enrolled at Shelton State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Shelton State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Shelton State Community College was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Shelton State Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Shelton State Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,456 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,840 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
153 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shelton State Community College is 52.7% White, 39.5% Black or African American, 3.28% Hispanic or Latino, 2.06% Two or More Races, 0.687% Asian, 0.365% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0429% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 19 students (0.408%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 77 more women than men received degrees from Shelton State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shelton State Community College is white (499 degrees awarded). There were 2.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (204 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Shelton State Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (116 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (102 degrees) and General Studies (68 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shelton State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Precision Production (72 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (127 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (48 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shelton State Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (61,577 people), Other managers (61,575 people), Construction managers (42,235 people), Software developers (34,301 people), and Chief executives & legislators (21,707 people).

The most specialized majors at Shelton State Community College in 2021 are Precision Production (72 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (127 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (48 degrees), Engineering Technologies (29 degrees), and Construction (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shelton State Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Shelton State Community College are Precision Production (72 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (127 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (48 degrees), Engineering Technologies (29 degrees), and Construction (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shelton State Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (115,501 people), Construction (107,093 people), Computer Systems Design (57,458 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (40,865 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (31,108 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Shelton State Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
116 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
102 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
68 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Shelton State Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 116 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Shelton State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

347

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

424

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 347 degrees were awarded to men at Shelton State Community College, which is 0.818 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (424).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Shelton State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Shelton State Community College in Industrial Electronics Technology, which is 30.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Shelton State Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 9.2 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Shelton State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 17% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Shelton State Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (40% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
499 degrees awarded
Black or African American
204 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shelton State Community College is white (499 degrees awarded). There were 2.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (204 degrees).

4.15% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
252 degrees awarded
White Female
247 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
136 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shelton State Community College is white male (252 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (247 degrees).

Operations

Shelton State Community College employs 97 No academic ranks. Most academics at Shelton State Community College are Female No academic rank (57), and Male No academic rank (40).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shelton State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 64 employees, Management, with 56 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 21 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$19.2M

2021 Salaries

3.05%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Shelton State Community College paid a median of $19.2M in salaries, a 3.05% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.96M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Shelton State Community College paid a total of $5.96M to 97 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

97 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

64 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Shelton State Community College was No academic rank with 97 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shelton State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 64 employees, Management with 56 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 21 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Shelton State Community College was Female No academic rank with 57 employees, and Male No academic rank with 40 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Shelton State Community College.