Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,071 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $8,881 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $10,894 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $4,545 | State avg: $14,203. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 27.53% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 24.01% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Northwest Shoals Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$8,881
Books and supplies
$1,600
Fees and remainder
$413
Sticker price
$10,894
Average net price
$4,545
Average aid coverage
58%
$6,349 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Northwest Shoals Community College pays approximately $4,545 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Alabama average of $14,203 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Northwest Shoals Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Alabama and national averages.
Northwest Shoals Community College net price
$4,545
Alabama average
$14,203
National average
$17,506
Northwest Shoals Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $8,881 and average net price at $4,545. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$8,881
Current net price
$4,545
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Northwest Shoals Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$33,828
Undergraduates
1,924
10-Year Median Earnings - Northwest Shoals Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Northwest Shoals Community College graduates earn about 0.8x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Northwest Shoals Community College?
Undergraduates
1,924
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
27.53%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
24.01%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 27.53% of Northwest Shoals Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 24.01% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Northwest Shoals Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Northwest Shoals Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Northwest Shoals Community College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Northwest Shoals Community College is listed at 800 George Wallace Blvd, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Northwest Shoals Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Shoals Community College | Not available | $8,881 | $4,545 | $33,828 |
| Auburn University | 50.47% | $33,944 | $23,897 | $65,337 |
| Columbia Southern University | Not available | $5,808 | $14,975 | $63,534 |
| University of Alabama in Huntsville | 74.25% | $24,662 | $19,880 | $61,767 |
| Marion Military Institute | 59.17% | $15,538 | $10,137 | $59,644 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Northwest Shoals Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Northwest Shoals Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Northwest Shoals Community College tuition?
Northwest Shoals Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $8,881.
What is Northwest Shoals Community College's average net price?
Northwest Shoals Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $4,545.
What is Northwest Shoals Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $33,828 for Northwest Shoals Community College.
Is Northwest Shoals Community College accredited?
Northwest Shoals Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Northwest Shoals Community College?
The local dataset lists 1,924 undergraduate students at Northwest Shoals Community College.
What percentage of Northwest Shoals Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Northwest Shoals Community College in the local dataset is 27.53%.
What is the federal loan rate at Northwest Shoals Community College?
The federal loan rate for Northwest Shoals Community College in the local dataset is 24.01%.
Where should I verify Northwest Shoals Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Northwest Shoals Community College or the latest official federal education data.