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Shelton State Community College, Alabama

Overview of Shelton State Community College

Tuscaloosa, Alabama is home to Shelton State Community College. Tuscaloosa is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Shelton State Community College go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in nutrition and exercise therapy, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.

Shelton State Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

Shelton State Community College has 5,754 enrolled students (as of 2005).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Shelton State Community College

Shelton State Community College
9500 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-8522
General Phone: (205) 391-2347
Admissions Phone: (205) 391-2214
Financial Aid Phone: (205) 391-2376
http://www.sheltonstate.edu

Shelton State Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Shelton State Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine102licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic
Liberal Arts92general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Mechanics And Repair39industrial electronics tech, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics
Beauty And Cosmetology30barber, manicurist, personal grooming, cosmetology
Office And Administration25administrative assistant
Business And Management24business, business management
Medical Assistant And Technician19respiratory care tech
Construction Trades16electrician, carpentry
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy14health and fitness
Engineering Technician12drafting, HVAC tech
Production Trades10welding, precision metal working, tool and die tech
Transportation6construction equipment operation
Law5legal assistant
Photography And Commercial Art3commercial art
Security And Law Enforcement2fire services administration
Family And Social Work2adult development and aging, foodservice management, child care management
Computer Science And Engineering0computer and info science

Number of programs and degrees for Shelton State Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree24115
Award of less than 1 academic year8119
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years7914

Student Body

Shelton State Community College is a historically black college.

In 2005, Shelton State Community College had a total enrollment of 5,754 students (4,166 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White64%
Black31%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Other Races3%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1929%
20-2124%
22-2416%
25-2911%
30-347%
35-394%
40-495%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Alabama97%

Shelton State Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time34 %

Shelton State Community College Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Tuscaloosa, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Shelton State Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (205) 391-2214

Shelton State Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,720
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,830
Books and supplies$ 1,800

Financial Aid:
Shelton State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 569100)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (205) 391-2376

Shelton State Community College Faculty

Shelton State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2835
Non-tenured, but on tenure track611
Non-tenured and not on tenure track11

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year35$45,72947$46,650
All faculty totalacademic year35$45,72947$46,650

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Shelton State Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total4261103
Basketball201939
Baseball22022
All Other Sports04242

Shelton State Community College Degree Programs (2005)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology

MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Metal Working, Other
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Services Administration

TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation

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Shelton State Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Shelton State Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%Shelton State Community College % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Shelton State Community College Number of students
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Shelton State Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Shelton State Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 17%Shelton State Community College Number of degree programs
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Shelton State Community College Male % of student body
% of degrees in personal services
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Shelton State Community College % of degrees in personal services
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Shelton State Community College % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Shelton State Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Shelton State Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Shelton State Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army, air force)
Offers athletic scholarships

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