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Northwest-Shoals Community College

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2023 Tuition & Fees $8,761
($5,011)
Student Population 3,371
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $3,764
Graduation Rate 26 %
Students:Faculty 17 : 1

Academic Overview

Northwest-Shoals Community College is a public, 2-4 years institute located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. It is an Associate's - Public Special Use by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Associate's degree.
The 2023 tuition & fees is $5,011 for Alabama residents and $8,761 for out-of-state students. The school offers only undergraduate programs and a total of 3,371 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from Northwest-Shoals Community College varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $30,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, Northwest-Shoals CC's tuition & fees is $5,011 for Alabama residents and $8,761 for non-residents.
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Data source for 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$5,011$8,761
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Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at Northwest-Shoals CC.
The average received amount of financial aid is $3,764 and 84% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,371 students is attending , and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Graduation Rate for Northwest-Shoals Community College is 26 %
Graduation Rate
26%
Transfer-out Rate for Northwest-Shoals Community College is 22 %
Transfer-out Rate
22%
Retention Rate for Northwest-Shoals Community College is 65 %
Retention Rate
65%
Student Population for Northwest-Shoals Community College is 3,371
Student Population
3,371
Student to Faculty Ratio for Northwest-Shoals Community College is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $3,764 at Northwest-Shoals Community College.
Financial Aid Amount
$3,764

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Phone256-331-5200
WEBhttps://www.nwscc.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.nwscc.edu/about-nw-scc/college-departments/student-services/admissions
Online Applicationwww.nwscc.edu/about-nw-scc/college-departments/student-services/admissions/apply-online
Financial Aidhttps://www.nwscc.edu/about-nw-scc/college-departments/student-services/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorwww.nwscc.edu/about-nw-scc/college-departments/student-services/financial-aid/future-students-financial-aid-calculator
Disability Servicewww.nwscc.edu/about-nw-scc/at-a-glance/policies/disability

Offered Degrees

Northwest-Shoals CC offers 51 major programs through online and on-site education where 4 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's172
Less Than 12 Weeks Certificate10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate182
1-2 Years Certificate150

Special Learning Opportunities

Northwest-Shoals Community College offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate ,
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✗
Board/Meal Plan✔

Veterans Benefits

Northwest-Shoals Community College has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

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