A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
78%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 18% more female students than male students enrolled at Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,853
|
| Women |
2,179
|
Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals serves a very low number of students outside of Alabama, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 25.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 45.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101736 IPEDS survey data for Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals.
Last updated February 24, 2024