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Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals

General Information

Name: Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals
Address: 800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Phone:

  • General information: (256) 331-5200
  • Financial aid office: (256) 331-5368
  • Admissions office: (256) 331-5263

Website: www.nwscc.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$2,880$2,880$2,700
        Out-of-state$5,010$5,010$4,860
Books and supplies$1,150$1,000$1,000
Living arrangement
On-campus
        Room and board$1,675$1,675$1,675
        Other expenses$900$900$900
Off-campus
        Room and board$4,000$4,000$4,000
        Other expenses$2,466$2,326$2,220
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$2,466$2,326$2,220

Total expenses   
In-state
        On-campus$6,605$6,455$6,275
        Off-campus$10,496$10,206$9,920
        Off-campus with family$6,496$6,206$5,920
Out-of-state
        On-campus$8,735$8,585$8,435
        Off-campus$12,626$12,336$12,080
        Off-campus with family$8,626$8,336$8,080

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 82%
  • Federal grants: 66%
  • State/local grants: 40%
  • Institutional grants: 9%
  • Student loans: 21%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2594
  • State/local grants:$2032
  • Institutional grants:$823
  • Student loans:$2642

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 3633
First-time student retention: 47%
Overall graduation rate: 20%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 59%
    • Part Time: 41%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 39%
    • Women: 61%

White non-hispanic: 85%
Black non-hispanic: 11%
Hispanic: 1%
Asian/pacific islander: 0%
American indian/alaska native: 2%
Other: 1%

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Certificate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate, Certificate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General - Associate, Certificate
    Construction Trades
  • Carpentry/Carpenter - Certificate
  • Electrician - Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology - Associate
  • Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician - Certificate
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Child Care and Support Services Management - Associate, Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate, Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • General Studies - Associate
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Certificate
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology - Associate
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other - Associate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other - Certificate
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General - Certificate
    Precision Production
  • Machine Shop Technology/Assistant - Certificate
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science - Associate
  • Fire Services Administration - Certificate


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