by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Shelton State Community College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Shelton State Community College is ranked #1,021 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B (above average for value). Within Alabama, it ranks #21 of 51 for value.
Below is the detailed Shelton State Community College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Shelton State Community College is ranked #27 out of #56 in Alabama for quality and #21 out of #51 for Alabama value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Shelton State Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Shelton State Community College is ranked #1,021 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Shelton State Community College is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Shelton State Community College costs about $15,687. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $62,746 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $20,205 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,557 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,687 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $62,746 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Shelton State Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Shelton State Community College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Shelton State Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $80,820 | — | — |
| All Students | $62,746 | #1,021 | B |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $58,228 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $80,820 | — | — |
| All Students | $62,746 | #21 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $58,228 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Shelton State Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,256 |
| $30K–$48K | $10,835 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,628 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,687 |
About 80% of Shelton State Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,360 per year. Get more details on the Shelton State Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Shelton State Community College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.