Northwest-Shoals Community College: Ranking & Review
| Muscle Shoals rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2723 | 8988 |
Northwest-Shoals Community College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 3,440 | 1,422 | 2,018 |
918 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
255 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Admission requirements
It’s free to apply for undergraduates.
Northwest-Shoals Community College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Northwest-Shoals Community College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Off-campus | $16,946 | $20,456 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Northwest-Shoals Community College does not provide on-campus housing.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $3,570 | $7,080 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $841 | $841 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $119 | $236 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Associate's degree | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 281 | 281 |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 185 | 185 |
| Precision Production | 148 | 148 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 59 | 59 |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 53 | 53 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies & Technicians | 45 | 45 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | 42 | 42 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 25 | 25 |
| Construction Trades | 22 | 22 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences | 14 | 14 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 10 | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 8 | 8 |
| Science Technologies & Technicians | ||
| Grand Total | 892 | 892 |
A total of 892 2-year associate's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Northwest-Shoals Community College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 16% | 17% | 14% |
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General info
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 269 |
| Instructional FTE | 97 |
| Sector of institution | Public, 2-year |
| Control of institution | Public |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.nwscc.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 800 George Wallace Blvd Muscle Shoals, Alabama, 35661 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Small |
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 2563315200 |