Overview

Northwest-Shoals Community College is a 2-year institution located in Muscle Shoals, AL, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35662
United States

Contact Amber McCown
Executive Director of Enrollment Management
Email: amber.mccown@nwscc.edu
Phone: 256-331-8010
Fax: 256-331-5366

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Majors & Degrees

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting Technology/technician And Bookkeeping
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Carpentry/carpenter
Electrician
Plumbing Technology/plumber
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Drafting And Design Technology/technician, General
Environmental/environmental Engineering Technology/technician
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Engineering Technology/technician
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management
Child Development
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/sonographer And Ultrasound Technician
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Medical/clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/science - Radiographer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Autobody/collision And Repair Technology/technician
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/technician
Industrial Mechanics And Maintenance Technology/technician
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Salon/beauty Salon Management/manager
Precision Production	Associate	Bachelors
Machine Shop Technology/assistant
Welding Technology/welder
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,679

Applied

1,679

Accepted

4,144

Enrolled

Female Admissions

955

Females Applied

955

Females Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

716

Males Applied

716

Males Accepted

100%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.36

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

3,870

In-state

7,740

Out-of-state

3,870

In-district

Fees

3,870

Full-time student fees

10,000

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

10,352

Avg. Financial Aid Package

10,522

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,173

Avg. Loan Aid

2,465

Avg. Grant Aid

8,681

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

Student Body

4,144

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

1%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.14%
Black or African American	10.85%
White or Caucasian	73.88%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.26%
Asian	0.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.16%
Two or more races	4.57%
Other	0.26%

Gender

Male (44.28%)

Female (55.72%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Not Reported
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options	Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	Not Reported

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Fling, Back to School Kick-Off and Blood Drive

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Science Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Baptist Campus Ministry and Northwest-Shoals Singers

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No
Softball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No
Softball	No	No

Faculty

196

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 68

Part-time - 128

Male - 91

Female - 105