Shelton State Community College
Location and Contact Information
9500 Old Greensboro RdTuscaloosa, AL 35405-8522
USA
Main Tel: (205) 391-2347
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Shelton State Community College is a co-educational, public, community college located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. SSCC was established on January 1, 1979, by the Alabama State Board of Education. The College grants admission to over 6,500 students every year.
The academic departments of SSCC are:
- Allied Health
- Business/Computer Science
- Construction/Mechanical Services Technology
- Health and Wellness, Food and Nutrition
- Mathematics
- Natural Science
- Technologies
- Visual and Performing Arts
SSCC's sports teams are called the Buccaneers. The students participate in basketball, baseball, softball and soccer. The college also has a co-ed cheerleading squad.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, nutrition and exercise therapy, office and administration, construction trades, nursing and emergency medicine, and production trades.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High male/female ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,830 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid
Shelton State Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 63% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 57% | $4,058 |
| Institutional Grant | 19% | $3,282 |
| Federal Grant | 43% | $3,708 |
| Pell Grant | 43% | $3,556 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $831 |
| State or Local Grant | 8% | $1,194 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Shelton State Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Oklahoma College | Tonkawa, OK | 4,871 |
| 2 | Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR | 9,090 |
| 3 | Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette | Lafayette, IN | 6,685 |
| 4 | West Hills College-Lemoore | Lemoore, CA | 3,997 |
| 5 | Navarro College | Corsicana, TX | 8,328 |
| 6 | Palo Alto College | San Antonio, TX | 7,829 |
| 7 | Moberly Area Community College | Moberly, MO | 3,972 |
| 8 | Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham, AL | 8,298 |
| 9 | New River Community and Technical College | Beckley, WV | 2,337 |
| 10 | Tri-County Technical College | Pendleton, SC | 5,730 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 226 | 15 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 91 | 15 |
| < 1 year certificate | 85 | 25 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 74 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 8 |
Students
Shelton State Community College is a historically black college.
Student enrollment was 5,511 in 2009-2010 (4,643 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 75% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Barbering/Barber
- Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Adult Development and Aging
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
LAW
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- 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
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Precision Metal Working
- Tool and Die Technology/Technician
- Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Fire Services Administration
TRANSPORTATION
- Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation