- ProfessorsB
- ValueC
- DiversityC+
- SafetyA
- Student LifeC
- LocationB
Northwest-Shoals Community College is ...
Public
Athletic Division
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Athletic Conference
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
100%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
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Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
—
High School GPA
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Application Website
Cost
Net Price
$6,651/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
20:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 95%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.20 responses
- 81%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.16 responses
- 81%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.16 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
340 GraduatesWelding
126 GraduatesNursing
62 GraduatesEmergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)
61 GraduatesMedical Assistant
46 GraduatesCosmetology Instruction and Salon Management
40 GraduatesHVAC and Refrigeration Engineering Technician
32 GraduatesAutomotive Mechanics
26 GraduatesBusiness Support Services
23 GraduatesIndustrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technician
17 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,576Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
17%
Pell Grant
61%
Varsity Athletes
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$25,000/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
15%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
83%
National
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Northwest-Shoals Community College Reviews
137 reviews
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Northwest Shoals is a great two year college. I highly recommend high school graduates to consider NWSCC. Starting out at a community college may really help one get the college feel. Also, for those who are struggling to figure out their major, NWS is great to help you decide. If you are much older than a high school graduate and want to go back to college/never been to college, you will feel right at home at NWS. They make sure to show you every option. The staff is outstanding. They make sure you know where to go, what is coming up, and always are there for one-on-one time. The only change I would like to see at NWS is bringing back their athletics. That would attract more students by playing a sport there and by giving them something to do.
I absolutely loved my experience at NWSCC! I was a member of Student Government and was active on campus. I wouldn’t change a thing about NWSCC.
I loved the atmosphere of the whole school. It’s a great learning environment. Also everyone is always willing to help you in anyway possible!