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Shelton State Community College is a two-year community college located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It was established on January 1, 1979. SSCC is operated by the Alabama State Department of Postsecondary Education and is one of the largest two-year colleges in the state. More than 6,000 students are enrolled every semester in various forms of coursework, including more than 2,500 full-time students.
SSCC has two campuses- Martin Campus and the C.A. Fredd campus. The college sponsors six varsity sports teams, which compete in the Alabama Community College Conference in the NJCAA. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Buccaneers.
Tuscaloosa, AL 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.
Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Shelton State Community College has 5,323 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
More complete details are provided below.
Shelton State Community College
9500 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-8522
General Phone: (205) 391-2347
http://www.sheltonstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 100 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 62 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Office and Administration | 49 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 30 | diesel mechanics, autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Construction Trades | 28 | electrician, carpentry |
| Business and Management | 27 | business, business management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 19 | cosmetology, personal grooming, manicurist, barber |
| Production Trades | 17 | welding, precision metal working, tool and die tech |
| Medical Support and Technology | 14 | respiratory care tech |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | HVAC tech, drafting |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | health and fitness |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 7 | chef training |
| Transportation | 6 | construction equipment operation |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 4 | commercial art |
| Law | 1 | legal assistant |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | foodservice management, adult development and aging, child care management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | fire services administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Shelton State Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 229 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 90 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 63 | 25 |
Shelton State Community College is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Shelton State Community College had a total enrollment of 5,323 students (4,244 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 28% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 81% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 23 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tuscaloosa, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Shelton State Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 569100)
Shelton State Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 31 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 10 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 34 | $56,778 | 47 | $52,571 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $56,778 | 47 | $52,571 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 61 | 55 | 116 |
| Basketball | 23 | 16 | 39 |
| Baseball | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 39 | 39 |
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
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
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
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shelton State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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