Northwest-Shoals Community College
Public, 2-year
800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Quick Facts
1,924
Total Enrollment
33%
Graduation Rate
$31,469
Median Earnings (6yr)
$5,071
In-State Tuition
$4,545
Avg Net Price
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Northwest-Shoals Community College
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 2-year |
| Classification | Associate Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Certificate |
| Highest Degree | Associate's |
Location
| Address | 800 George Wallace Blvd |
| City | Muscle Shoals, AL |
| ZIP Code | 35661 |
| County | Colbert County |
President/Chief Administrator: Jeff Goodwin (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,924 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 63% |
| Male | 37% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 74.0% |
| Black | 10.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.2% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 4.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.4% |
| Unknown | 0.2% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 12.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 51.7% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$5,071
In-State Tuition
$8,881
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,894
Total Cost of Attendance
$4,545
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 28% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 24% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 28% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $10,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $5,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $22,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 36% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $2,155 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $3,208 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $6,433 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $8,603 |
| $110,001+ | $8,125 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$31,469
6 Years After
$32,116
8 Years After
$33,828
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $16,389 | 75th percentile: $46,998
Earnings by Family Income Background
$28,649
Low Income
$35,251
Middle Income
$40,409
High Income
Student Outcomes
63%
Part-Time Retention
33%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,059
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$6,314
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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