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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.
Students commonly pursue studies in nutrition and exercise therapy, personal services, and beauty and cosmetology.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Shelton State Community College has 5,754 enrolled students (as of 2005).
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 102 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 92 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 39 | industrial electronics tech, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, industrial mechanics |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 30 | barber, manicurist, personal grooming, cosmetology |
| Office And Administration | 25 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 24 | business, business management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 19 | respiratory care tech |
| Construction Trades | 16 | electrician, carpentry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | health and fitness |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | drafting, HVAC tech |
| Production Trades | 10 | welding, precision metal working, tool and die tech |
| Transportation | 6 | construction equipment operation |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | fire services administration |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | adult development and aging, foodservice management, child care management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Shelton State Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 241 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 81 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 79 | 14 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 31% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 97% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (205) 391-2214
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 28 | 35 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 35 | $45,729 | 47 | $46,650 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $45,729 | 47 | $46,650 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 42 | 61 | 103 |
| Basketball | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 42 | 42 |
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
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shelton State Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in personal services (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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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