School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Northwest-Shoals Community College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Phone256-331-5200
WEBhttps://www.nwscc.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.nwscc.edu/about-nw-scc/college-departments/student-services/admissions
Online Applicationwww.nwscc.edu/about-nw-scc/college-departments/student-services/admissions/apply-online
Financial Aidhttps://www.nwscc.edu/about-nw-scc/college-departments/student-services/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatornwscc.edu/admissions/tuition-fees/
Disability Servicewww.nwscc.edu/about-nw-scc/policies/disability/
School Category
School TypePublic, 2-4 years
Carnegie CategoryAssociate's - Public Special Use
Highest Degree OfferedAssociate's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

Northwest-Shoals Community College has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information.
Open Admission Policy

Tuition & Fees

Northwest-Shoals CC's 2024 tuition & fees is $5,071 for Alabama residents and $8,881 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.37% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($8,761).
Alabama ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$5,071$8,881
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 4,032 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 614 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students4,032
Undergraduate Students4,032
Online Enrollment614

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Northwest-Shoals CC offers 52 programs (all undergraduate). 5 out of the 52 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Northwest-Shoals CC
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs52 Programs
Number of online programs5 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of less than 12 weeks
Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Associate
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification