Tuscaloosa, AL · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Shelton State Community College (in-state) | $5,127 | — |
| AL average | $10,852 | -53% |
| National average | $18,082 | -72% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,127 | $20,508 |
| Out-of-state | $8,997 | $35,988 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Shelton State Community College ranks 16 by in-state tuition among the 63 AL colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 75% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Shelton State Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Northwest Shoals Community College | $5,131 |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | $5,120 |
| Central Alabama Community College | $5,110 |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | $5,100 |
In-state tuition at Shelton State Community College is $5,127 per year; out-of-state students pay $8,997.
Shelton State Community College in-state tuition is 53% below the AL average of $10,852.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Shelton State Community College is 72% below that.
$5,127 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Shelton State Community College comes to about $20,508 for an in-state student and $35,988 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Shelton State Community College ranks 16 out of the 63 AL colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.