by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Shelton State Community College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Shelton State Community College came in at $5,127 each year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $8,997. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $1,257 in-state and $1,257 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,870 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $1,257 | $1,257 |
| Total | $5,127 | $8,997 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Shelton State Community College cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Shelton State Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Shelton State Community College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Shelton State Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Shelton State Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,690 | $7,380 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,750 | $7,500 |
| One Year Ago | $3,810 | $7,620 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,870 | $7,740 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Shelton State Community College has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 1.6%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $9,138 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.83%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,323. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.84%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $9,252.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,323 | $9,252 |
| In 2 Years | $5,527 | $9,514 |
| In 3 Years | $5,738 | $9,783 |
| In 4 Years | $5,957 | $10,060 |
| In 5 Years | $6,185 | $10,345 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $38,609, versus roughly $22,545 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Shelton State Community College, go to the Shelton State Community College Financial Aid page.
