Northwest Shoals Community College

  • 2 Year
  • Muscle Shoals, AL
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Overview

Total enrollment

4,665
Northwest Shoals Community College overview
Northwest Shoals Community College overview
  • 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 Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

Alabama Resident Tuition

$5,131

Out of State Resident Tuition

$9,001

Breakdown

In State Costs for Northwest Shoals Community College
  • 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

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$29,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 29%
  • Health Professions 24%
  • Precision Production Trades 9%
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies 7%
  • 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