Cost advantage
Affordable two-year option
Tuition in the low range for community colleges.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Northwest Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$5,071
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,881
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,336
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$17,071
Net price (after aid)$4,545
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$2,155
$30k – $48k$3,208
$48k – $75k$6,433
$75k – $110k$8,603
$110k+$8,125
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$33,828
Median debt at graduation$10,000
Est. monthly loan payment$106
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.4×Graduates earn about 3.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants28%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans24%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
33%
Freshman Retention
63%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$4.5k below avg
Out-of-state value
$8.9k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$5.1k
Out-of-state
$8.9k
Net price
$4.5k
below avg
Pell
28%
Median debt
$10k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$33.8k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Computer ScienceBusinessEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal Justice
Programs (16)
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurity
Business
MarketingFinance
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Health Sciences
NursingHealth Informatics
Arts & Humanities
PhilosophyHistoryEnglish Literature
Admissions
Acceptance rate
100%
SAT range
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About Northwest Shoals Community College
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- Where is Northwest Shoals Community College located?
- Northwest Shoals Community College is located in Muscle Shoals, AL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Northwest Shoals Community College?
- Northwest Shoals Community College is a public community college based in AL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Northwest Shoals Community College?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Northwest Shoals Community College is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Northwest Shoals Community College?
- Northwest Shoals Community College's published in-state tuition is approximately $5,071 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Northwest Shoals Community College?
- Northwest Shoals Community College reports total enrollment of approximately 1,924 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Northwest Shoals Community College?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Northwest Shoals Community College.
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