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Northwest Shoals Community College

Northwest Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, AL, USA
Public
2 Year

Overview

Northwest-Shoals Community College is a 2-year institution with two campuses serving a five county area in Alabama. NWSCC is home to four academic departments as well as Career Technical and Health Studies divisions that grant degrees and certificates. In addition to academic counseling provided by the advising center, NWSCC features an on-campus math lab to aid students enrolled in all mathematics courses.

Average Net Price:
$7,634
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$7,634
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$5,071
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$8,881
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$1600
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$849
$30k - $48k
$1,568
$48k - $75k
$5,611
$75k - $110k
$8,422
$110k+
$8,612
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Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,608
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,616
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,319

 

Students receiving state aid
12%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$420
Students receiving federal aid
98%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,616
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$4,407,985
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$850,211

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
19%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$3,255
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,984
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$93
Students receiving federal loans
19%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$3,255

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
2 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
116
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
160
$30k - $48k
41
$48k - $75k
36
$75k - $110k
21
$110k+
9

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
4,032
Total Number of Undergrads
4,032
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Honors Program
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
15

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
White
Hispanic

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
46%
54%
Residency
In-State Students
97%
Out-Of-State Students
1%
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
7
Countries Represented
2
Ethnicity
African American
8%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
10%
Native American
1%
White
75%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
51%
Student Organizations
22
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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No
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,800
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$5,984
Loan Default Rate
19%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$93