College statistics
- Address:
- 9500 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL
35405 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- www.sheltonstate.edu/
- HBCU:
- Yes
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $3,870
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $43,074,738
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Shelton State Community College is a public two-year historically Black institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The college serves the greater Tuscaloosa area with open-access admissions and a focus on liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities coursework suitable for students beginning four-year degrees or pursuing vocational credentials.
In-state tuition is $3,870 per year, with out-of-state tuition at $7,740. The college enrolls 4,536 students and operates with a mission rooted in its historical role in serving Black students in the region. The total cost of attendance mirrors tuition figures, making this one of the lowest-cost pathways to post-secondary education in Alabama.
Shelton State functions primarily as a transfer college, preparing students to move into four-year degree programs at universities across the state and nation. The college is well-suited for students seeking affordable foundational coursework, working adults managing finances and schedules, and those building academic preparation before pursuing bachelor's degrees. Visit the college's official website at www.sheltonstate.edu/ for specific program offerings, course schedules, and transfer agreements.