Northwest Shoals Community College

Northwest Shoals Community College is a public community college located in Muscle Shoals, AL. It offers 53 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 5 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,071 for Alabama residents and $8,881 for out-of-state students at Northwest Shoals Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($8,991) of public community colleges in Alabama.
It has 4,032 students that are higher than the average population (2,621 students) of community colleges in Alabama. In addition, 614 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (16 to 1) of Alabama community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $30,800.

Academic Overview

Northwest Shoals Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $5,071 for Alabama residents and $8,881 for other students on average. It offers 53 degree programs through 36 Certificate, 17 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 5 programs (2 Certificate, 3 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL
Phone256-331-5200
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$5,071
Out-of-State$8,881
Student Population »4,032 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »26%
Transfer-out Rate6%
Retention Rate64% (Full-time)
45% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$3,726
Students to Faculty16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$30,800

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $5,071 for Alabama residents and $8,881 for out-of-state students at Northwest Shoals Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($8,991) over public community colleges in Alabama.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Northwest Shoals Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Alabama community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$5,071$8,881
Books & Supplies$1,600
Off-Campus Living Costs$13,706
Average Financial Aid$3,726
Cost of Attendance$20,377$24,187
After Financial Aid$16,651$20,461
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$30,800
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Northwest Shoals Community College$5,071$8,881
Public Community Colleges in Alabama$5,127$8,991
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$4,992$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Northwest Shoals Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 5 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificate, 3 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs23NOT OFFERED
Total Programs3617NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Computer and Information SciencesNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Cosmetology/CosmetologistNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
25 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental TechnologyNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Drafting and Design Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Child Care and Support Services ManagementNOT OFFERED 8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
General StudiesNOT OFFERED 119 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)NOT OFFERED 43 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Police ScienceNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Electrician13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Electronics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology15 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
17 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Medical/Clinical AssistantNOT OFFERED 13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)2 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
3 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound TechnicianNOT OFFERED 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Radiologic Technology/Science - RadiographerNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 66 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training86 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
8 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM
NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 4,032 students at Northwest Shoals Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,452 male students and 1,919 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total3,3719002,471
Male Students1,4524071,045
Female Students1,9194931,426

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Northwest Shoals Community College, there are 4,032 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,526 students were attending classes through distance learning (614 students are enrolled exclusively and 912 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment4,032
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses614
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses912
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses2,506

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