Shelton State Community College

Shelton State Community College is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with an enrollment of approximately 3,148 students. The college offers programs in career-focused fields including electrician training, industrial machinery mechanics, health services management, paralegal studies, and clean energy trades such as solar photovoltaic installation and wind turbine technology.

In-state tuition is $5,127 per year, and out-of-state tuition is $8,997 per year. The average annual net price — the total estimated cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, and living expenses, after grant and scholarship aid is applied — is $14,557. This figure can exceed published tuition because it reflects full living costs, not tuition alone. Approximately 43.1% of students receive Pell Grants, a federally funded award available to students who demonstrate financial need.

Notably, 0% of students take out federal student loans, meaning that among all enrolled students — not just borrowers — none are recorded as carrying federal loan debt. This does not necessarily mean all students graduate debt-free, as students may use private loans or other funding sources, but it does indicate that federal borrowing is not a factor for the student population here.

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid stand at $35,014 annually, measured approximately 10 years after enrollment. This figure covers all federally aided students who enrolled, including those who did not complete a credential, so it reflects a broad population rather than graduates alone. Outcomes may vary depending on the program completed and time spent in the workforce.