Shelton State Community College

Overview

Shelton State Community College, located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a public institution that was founded in 1950. Situated in close proximity to the major city of Birmingham, it offers students a suburban setting and a campus notable for its contemporary design. The college provides a diverse range of academic programs with a focus on technical and vocational education, including popular majors such as Nursing, Business Administration, and Industrial Maintenance. Shelton State maintains an open admissions policy, which makes its educational programs accessible to a broad applicant pool. The college does not provide on-campus housing, encouraging local living arrangements or commuting to campus. Although Shelton State is not known for a broad intercollegiate athletic program, it does participate in various competitive sports under the team name Buccaneers, with particular recognition in community college athletics.

Shelton State Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  1,735 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,431 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $3,750 plus fees of $1,230.