Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,067 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,877 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $16,607 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,880 | State avg: $14,203. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 39.87% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 0.00% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Shelton State Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,877
Books and supplies
$4,500
Fees and remainder
$3,230
Sticker price
$16,607
Average net price
$10,880
Average aid coverage
34%
$5,727 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Shelton State Community College pays approximately $10,880 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Alabama average of $14,203 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Shelton State Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Alabama and national averages.
Shelton State Community College net price
$10,880
Alabama average
$14,203
National average
$17,506
Shelton State Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,877 and average net price at $10,880. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,877
Current net price
$10,880
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Shelton State Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$35,014
Undergraduates
3,191
10-Year Median Earnings - Shelton State Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Shelton State Community College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Shelton State Community College?
Undergraduates
3,191
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
39.87%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
0.00%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 39.87% of Shelton State Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 0.00% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Shelton State Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Shelton State Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Shelton State Community College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Shelton State Community College is listed at 9500 Old Greensboro Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-8522. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Shelton State Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelton State Community College | Not available | $8,877 | $10,880 | $35,014 |
| Auburn University | 50.47% | $33,944 | $23,897 | $65,337 |
| Columbia Southern University | Not available | $5,808 | $14,975 | $63,534 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 74.25% | $24,662 | $19,880 | $61,767 |
| Marion Military Institute | 59.17% | $15,538 | $10,137 | $59,644 |
Similar Schools in Tuscaloosa
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Shelton State Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Shelton State Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Shelton State Community College tuition?
Shelton State Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,877.
What is Shelton State Community College's average net price?
Shelton State Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $10,880.
What is Shelton State Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $35,014 for Shelton State Community College.
Is Shelton State Community College accredited?
Shelton State Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Shelton State Community College?
The local dataset lists 3,191 undergraduate students at Shelton State Community College.
What percentage of Shelton State Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Shelton State Community College in the local dataset is 39.87%.
What is the federal loan rate at Shelton State Community College?
The federal loan rate for Shelton State Community College in the local dataset is 0.00%.
Where should I verify Shelton State Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Shelton State Community College or the latest official federal education data.