Northwest Shoals Community College
- 2 Year
- Muscle Shoals, AL
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Overview
Total enrollment
4,665- Location Muscle Shoals, Alabama
- Website nwscc.edu
- Type Public 2 Year
- Setting Small City
- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- Housing No
- Level of Study Undergrad
Northwest Shoals Community College operates from its main campus in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, with an additional location in Phil Campbell, serving the northwestern region of the state. Located in an area historically known for its music recording industry and the famous "Muscle Shoals Sound," the campus features modern classroom facilities and technical training spaces across its 110-acre grounds. The college offers associate degrees and technical certificates with particular emphasis on career and technical education programs, including nursing, industrial maintenance technology, and emergency medical services. The open-admission institution provides flexible scheduling options for both traditional and non-traditional students, with courses available during day and evening hours. Northwest Shoals maintains workforce development partnerships with local industries while participating in the Alabama Community College System.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
Open AdmissionAnnual Cost to Attend
Alabama Resident Tuition
$5,131Out of State Resident Tuition
$9,001Breakdown
- Tuition $5,131
- Books and Supplies $1,600
- Other Fees $1,261
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $10,000
- Budget for Other Expenses $3,200
- Total One Year Cost $21,192
- Tuition $9,001
- Books and Supplies $1,600
- Other Fees $1,261
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $10,000
- Budget for Other Expenses $3,200
- Total One Year Cost $25,062
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Northwest Shoals Community College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Precision Production Trades. 29% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 24% in Health Professions, and 9% in Precision Production Trades.
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Liberal Arts and Humanities 29%
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Health Professions 24%
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Precision Production Trades 9%
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Mechanic and Repair Technologies 7%
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Personal and Culinary Services 7%
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101736.
GPA calculator: Northwest Shoals Community College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026