Northwest Shoals Community College
Northwest Shoals Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Muscle Shoals, AL. Northwest Shoals Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Northwest Shoals Community College is $5,071 for Alabama residents and $8,881 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.37% from last year at Northwest Shoals CC.
- Total 4,032 students have enrolled in Northwest Shoals CC and, of that, 614 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Northwest Shoals CC offers 53 programs and 5 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Northwest Shoals CC is 26% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Northwest Shoals Community College is $5,071 for Alabama residents and $8,881 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.37% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4,771 | $8,701 |
| 2021 | $4,831 | $8,821 |
| 2022 | $4,831 | $8,521 |
| 2023 | $5,011 | $8,761 |
| 2024 | $5,071 | $8,881 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Northwest Shoals Community College offers 52 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 5 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Northwest Shoals Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 17 | 3 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 15 | 0 |
| Total | 52 | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 77 |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 25 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 23 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 23 |
| Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 173 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 59 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 46 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 17 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 16 |
Student Population
Total 4,032 students have enrolled to Northwest Shoals Community College. By gender, there are 1,853 male and 2,179 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.85 to 1.
Northwest Shoals Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 614 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Asian | 26 | 9 | 17 |
| Black or African American | 329 | 138 | 191 |
| Hispanic | 409 | 200 | 209 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 3,016 | 1,385 | 1,631 |
| Two or More Races | 183 | 89 | 94 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 22 | 9 | 13 |
| Total | 4,032 | 1,853 | 2,179 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Northwest Shoals Community College is 26% and the transfer-out rate is 6%. The average financial aid amount is $3,726 and 98% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 26% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| Retention Rate | 64% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,726 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 74 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 215 |