by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,743 undergraduates in 2020, Shelton State Community College is a small, public college located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Shelton State Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Shelton State Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 established historically black colleges and universities as institutions whose principal mission was the education of African-Americans. Today, the HBCU designation does not necessitate that Shelton State Community College is exclusively or even predominantly African-American (it currently is not). Thanks to integration efforts, there are HBCUs with non-black majorities and non-HBCUs with black majorities. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Shelton State Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Shelton State Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Shelton State Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Shelton State Community College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Shelton State Community College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Shelton State Community College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Shelton State Community College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,743 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,603 (42.8%). Part-time attendance was 2,140 (57.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,603 | 2,140 | 3,743 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Shelton State Community College is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Shelton State Community College #1539 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Shelton State Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Shelton State Community College Diversity Guide.
Shelton State Community College has a total of 82 student athletes, 46 men and 36 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,375,960 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,328,230 |
| Net | $47,730 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Shelton State Community College Athletics