Shelton State Community College

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.

Campus Location

9500 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405-8522
USA
Main Tel: (205) 391-2347
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Shelton State Community College Highlights

Where Shelton State Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Historically black college.
Many students concentrating in office and administration, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Large number of students.
Affordable tuition & fees.
Large number of programs of study offered.
High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Distance learning available
Weekend study option
Part-time classes available
ROTC
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	261	16
< 1 year certificate	90	24
1-2 year certificate	75	14

Students

Shelton State Community College is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at Shelton State Community College was 5,323 in 2007 (3,910 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 2,700
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 4,830
Books and supplies	$ 1,500

Financial Aid: Shelton State Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Shelton State Community College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Ivy Tech Community College-Lafayette	Lafayette, IN	5,914
Ivy Tech Community College - Bloomington	Bloomington, IN	4,530
Ivy Tech Community College-Southwest	Evansville, IN	4,848
Community College of Aurora	Aurora, CO	4,885
New River Community College	Dublin, VA	4,586
Heartland Community College	Normal, IL	4,827
Green River Community College	Auburn, WA	6,919
Northeast State Technical Community College	Blountville, TN	5,237
Tri-County Technical College	Pendleton, SC	5,223
New Mexico State University-Dona Ana	Las Cruces, NM	7,803

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		68
Without tenure; working toward tenure		10

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (21 awarded)

Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (17 awarded)

Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

Computer and Information Sciences

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (25 awarded)

Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (3 awarded)

Culinary Arts/Chef Training

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (11 awarded)

Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (6 awarded)

Adult Development and Aging
Child Care and Support Services Management
Foodservice Systems Administration/Management

LAW (10 awarded)

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (87 awarded)

General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (32 awarded)

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 (16 awarded)

Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (107 awarded)

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 (11 awarded)

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (55 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (3 awarded)

Commercial and Advertising Art

PRODUCTION TRADES (13 awarded)

Precision Metal Working
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (0 awarded)

Fire Services Administration

TRANSPORTATION (9 awarded)

Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation