Northwest Shoals Community College
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Associate's
Total Number of Students
4,032
Total Number of Undergrads
4,032
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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 |
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
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
22
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,800
What Students Are Saying
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