Overview



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
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
Financial Aid: visit page
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. 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 Aid Per Year
$6,608
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,616
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,319
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
12%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$420
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
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
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: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Honors Program
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
15
Majors
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES | |
| ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
African American
White
Hispanic
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
46%
US National: 44%54%
US National: 56%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
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
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
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Northwest Shoals Community College