Northwest Shoals Community College
Northwest Shoals Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Muscle Shoals, AL. Northwest Shoals Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Northwest Shoals Community College is $5,131 for Alabama residents and $9,001 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 1.35% from last year at Northwest Shoals CC.
- Total 4,665 students have enrolled in Northwest Shoals CC and, of that, 1,094 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Northwest Shoals CC offers 54 programs and 4 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Northwest Shoals CC is 39% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Northwest Shoals Community College is $5,131 for Alabama residents and $9,001 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 1.35% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Alabama Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,831 | $8,821 |
| 2022 | $4,831 | $8,521 |
| 2023 | $5,011 | $8,761 |
| 2024 | $5,071 | $8,881 |
| 2025 | $5,131 | $9,001 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Northwest Shoals Community College offers 53 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 5 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Northwest Shoals Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 17 | 3 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 15 | 0 |
| Total | 53 | 5 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 86 |
| Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager | 25 |
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 15 |
| Electrician | 13 |
| Welding Technology/Welder | 11 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 119 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 66 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 43 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 13 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 9 |
Student Population
Total 4,665 students have enrolled to Northwest Shoals Community College. By gender, there are 2,018 male and 2,647 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.76 to 1.
Northwest Shoals Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,094 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 36 | 22 | 14 |
| Asian | 32 | 11 | 21 |
| Black or African American | 378 | 147 | 231 |
| Hispanic | 562 | 244 | 318 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| White | 3,341 | 1,467 | 1,874 |
| Two or More Races | 258 | 104 | 154 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 39 | 14 | 25 |
| Total | 4,665 | 2,018 | 2,647 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Northwest Shoals Community College is 39% and the transfer-out rate is 13%. The average financial aid amount is $3,409 and 85% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 13% |
| Retention Rate | 69% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,409 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 68 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 199 |