School Information

15.4
Total Cost $6,980
Total Enrollment 4,520
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 22 : 1

Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals

http://www.nwscc.edu
800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, Alabama 35661
(256) 331-5200

Northwest-Shoals Community College provides vocational, technical, academic and lifelong educational opportunities; promotes economic growth; and enhances the quality of life for the people of Northwest Alabama.

General Information
Institution Type 2-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Distance learning opportunities
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals, 83.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 67.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $2,696), and 21% receive loans ($4,254 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $1,800. Off campus it is around $4,500.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals is $3,078 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Tuition Undergrad in State $2,880
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $5,010
Living Costs
Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $6,980
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $9,110
Total Expense In State Off Campus $12,320
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $7,820
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $14,450
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $9,950
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

Percent of In-State Undergrads     95.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     59.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     40.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     13.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 256-331-5200
Admissions Office Email http://www.nwscc.edu
Admissions Office Address 800 George Wallace Boulevard Muscle Shoals, AL 35661-3205
Admissions Website http://www.nwscc.edu/academics.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.nwscc.edu/student.pdf
 
Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 5 16
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 2
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 3 16
Business Administration and Management, General 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 1 6
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 6
Construction trades 6
Carpentry/Carpenter 3
Electrician 3
Engineering technologies/technicians 5 10
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General 1 9
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology 1
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician 2
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech 2
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 4 2
Child Care and Support Services Management 4 2
Health professions and related clinical sciences 23 63
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 2 1
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 21
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 62
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 118
General Studies 84
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 34
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 14 11
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician 5
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 9
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 9
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 15
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 15
Personal and culinary services 28
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General 28
Precision production 28
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant 5
Welding Technology/Welder 23
Science technologies/technicians
Chemical Technology/Technician
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
Security and protective services 4
Criminal Justice/Police Science 4
Fire Services Administration
 
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