by our College Data Analytics TeamHow diverse is Shelton State Community College? College Factual’s diversity report brings to light the facts about diversity at Shelton State Community College. We examined racial demographics, gender ratios, student age ranges, and where students come from.
Many schools pride themselves on their diversity, but what does that mean, really? College Factual ran the numbers to discover how diverse the average college campus really is, taking into account race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they’re from.
Shelton State Community College total enrollment is approximately 1,964 students.
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time Shelton State Community College undergraduate population is made up of 52.7% women, and 47.3% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
Shelton State Community College Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,076 | 54.9% |
| Black or African American | 669 | 34.2% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 5.3% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 72 | 3.7% |
| International | 21 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,076 | 54.9% |
| Black or African American | 669 | 34.2% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 5.3% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 72 | 3.7% |
| International | 21 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
Shelton State Community College faculty racial/ethnic demographics (share of instructional staff):
| Ethnicity | Percent of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 67.6% |
| Black or African American | 25.7% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Hispanic | 1.0% |
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 1,036 female students and 928 male students at Shelton State Community College.
Shelton State Community College faculty gender breakdown (share of instructional staff):
Among first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, 94.0% of Shelton State Community College students come from within the state, and 6.0% come from out of state.
The undergraduate student body is split among 26 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
| State | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 847 | 94.2% |
| Florida | 9 | 1.0% |
| Georgia | 5 | 0.6% |
| Illinois | 4 | 0.4% |
| Tennessee | 4 | 0.4% |
Shelton State Community College hosts approximately 1.1% international (nonresident) students, adding to the international character of the campus.
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At Shelton State Community College, 47.1% of undergraduate students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1,330 | 28.9% |
| Under 18 | 1,157 | 25.1% |
| 20-21 | 835 | 18.1% |
| 22-24 | 501 | 10.9% |
| 25-29 | 322 | 7.0% |
| 35 and over | 268 | 5.8% |
| 30-34 | 188 | 4.1% |
Shelton State Community College is a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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