Shelton State Community College vs Southeast Arkansas: Softball Program Comparison
Two JUCO programs. Southeast Arkansas lists $617 less in out-of-state tuition; Shelton State Community College graduates 3 points more of its students.
Which one is right for you?
Neither school is better in the abstract — they are better for different athletes. These are the differences big enough to actually decide on.
Lean Shelton State Community College if…
- Finishing the degree is the priority: Shelton State Community College graduates 3 percentage points more of its students than Southeast Arkansas.
- You are weighing the degree as an investment: Shelton State Community College graduates earn about $1,411 more per year a decade after enrolling.
- You need an evaluation this summer: we track 1 camp at Shelton State Community College against none listed at Southeast Arkansas.
Lean Southeast Arkansas if…
- On the figures we hold, Southeast Arkansas does not lead Shelton State Community College on any measure above. If you are choosing between them, the deciding factors are the ones no table holds: how the staff talks to you, where you would sit on the depth chart, and whether you would want to be there without softball.
What it costs to go there
Published sticker price from IPEDS. Almost nobody pays it — athletic, academic and need-based aid all come off the top — but the gap between two schools is a fair read on the gap between two offers.
| Measure | Shelton State Community College | Southeast Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| In-state tuition & fees | $5,067 | $4,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $8,877 | $8,260 — Southeast Arkansas leads on this measure: lower published out-of-state tuition |
| Room & board | — | $10,690 |
| Est. in-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | — | $15,650 |
| Est. out-of-state year, all inTuition & fees plus room & board. Excludes books, travel and any aid. | — | $18,950 |
What you leave with
Federal College Scorecard figures for all students at the institution, not softball players specifically. Read them as a signal about the degree, not about the program.
| Measure | Shelton State Community College | Southeast Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 21% — Shelton State Community College leads on this measure: higher share of students finishing their degree | 18% |
| Median earnings, 10 years after entry | $35,014/yr — Shelton State Community College leads on this measure: higher median earnings a decade out | $33,603/yr |
| Median debt at graduation | — | $8,600 |
| Debt as a share of year-10 payMedian debt divided by median earnings 10 years after entry. Lower is easier to pay back. | — | 26% |
Getting in, and what you'd walk into
Admissions and size. A coach can support your file, but at most schools they cannot admit you — the academic profile below is the bar you still have to clear.
| Measure | Shelton State Community College | Southeast Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollmentNeither is better — it is the difference between a lecture hall and a seminar table. | 4,536 | 810 |
| Where it is | Tuscaloosa, AL | Pine Bluff, AR |
The softball program itself
Division and conference set the ceiling; the postseason record and staff tell you what the program has actually done with it.
| Measure | Shelton State Community College | Southeast Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Conference | ACCC | OCAC |
| Head coach | Kaitlin Griffin | Doug Wingler |
How you actually get in front of them
Camps and questionnaires are the two channels a recruit controls. Where a program runs its own camp, that camp is usually the shortest path to being evaluated by the staff that would recruit you.
| Measure | Shelton State Community College | Southeast Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Camps we track | 1 listed (1 with dates) | — |
| Recruiting questionnaire | Yes | Yes |
| Program on X / Instagram | Yes | — |
Scholarship money, honestly
Both programs sit at JUCO (NJCAA & community colleges), so the scholarship rules are identical: varies by njcaa division. Scholarship availability at junior colleges varies by NJCAA division — some can offer full athletic scholarships, some offer tuition-level aid, and NJCAA Division III offers no athletic aid.
What to do about it this week
Questionnaires are exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit one at any age. A program's own camp is where its staff does most of its evaluating — submit the questionnaire first so they know to look for you.
Shelton State Community College
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
- Shelton State Softball Camp | Prospect Camp08/30/2026 · 9th Grade - 12th Grade · $125
Southeast Arkansas
Open the recruiting questionnaireCamps we track
None listed right now. Camp schedules go up through the winter — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
Shelton State Community College vs Southeast Arkansas: common questions
- Which school graduates more of its students, Shelton State Community College or Southeast Arkansas?
- Shelton State Community College, at 21% against 18% at Southeast Arkansas (IPEDS, 2023-24). That is the whole student body, not the softball roster.
- Do Shelton State Community College and Southeast Arkansas offer softball scholarships?
- Both play at JUCO (NJCAA & community colleges): varies by njcaa division. Scholarship availability at junior colleges varies by NJCAA division — some can offer full athletic scholarships, some offer tuition-level aid, and NJCAA Division III offers no athletic aid.
- Do Shelton State Community College and Southeast Arkansas run softball camps?
- We track 1 camp at Shelton State Community College and none currently listed at Southeast Arkansas. Camp listings change through the year — check the program's own site before ruling it out.
- How do I contact the coaches at Shelton State Community College and Southeast Arkansas?
- Both programs run a recruiting questionnaire, and that is the right first move — it is exempt from NCAA contact-date rules, so you can submit it at any age. Fill out both, then follow with an email to each staff.
Cost, graduation and enrollment figures from IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education, 2023-24). Earnings, debt and admission rates from the federal College Scorecard. Postseason results from the NCAA Division I softball tournament records, 2021-2026. Rankings from NCAA.com and U.S. News & World Report. Figures describe the institution, not the softball roster.
We work hard to keep all data for Shelton State Community College and Southeast Arkansas accurate and up-to-date, but we sometimes miss changes or get something wrong.
Still deciding between them?
Track both programs, log every coach you contact, and see where you actually stand against each one's recruiting profile.
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