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Northwest-Shoals Community CollegeMuscle Shoals, AL |
Main Address800 George Wallace Boulevard Muscle Shoals, AL 35661-3206 www.nwscc.edu |
Admission OfficePO Box 2545 Muscle Shoals, AL 35662-2545 (256) 331-5363 Fax : (256) 331-5366 admissions@nwscc.edu Contact : Tom Carter Assistant Dean of Recruitment, Admissions and Financial Aid |
Type of SchoolMedium Public community college technical college 2-year school Coed Regionally Accredited Southern Association of Colleges and Schools College Board Code: 0188 |
Quick FactsTotal undergraduates : 3,558 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 776 In-State Tuition : $4,815.00 Out-of-State Tuition : $8,805.00 |
School CalendarSemester |
Degrees AvailableCertificate Associate |
SettingLarge Town (10-50k) Suburban Commuter campus |
Other CharacteristicsTwo campuses: Phil Campbell Campus located in Franklin County and Muscle Shoals Campus located in Colbert County. |
AdmissionRegular application due: No Regular Application Deadline Priority application due : -- College will notify student of admission : -- Student must reply to acceptance by : -- Housing deposit due : -- |
TestsSAT Reasoning/ACT Score report due : -- SAT subject score report due : -- |
Financial AidFinancial Aid Application due : Aug 1 Financial Aid Priority Application due : Apr 1 College will notify student : -- Student must reply : -- |
Transfer StudentsTransfer Application closing date : -- College will notify student of transfer decision by : -- Transfer priority application date : -- Transfer student must reply : -- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms : -- Transfer priority financial aid deadline : -- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about : -- Student must reply to financial aid decision by : -- |
Learning EnvironmentCalendar type : Semester Student-faculty ratio : 19 to 1 Degrees Offered in : Certificate, Associate degrees |
Accreditation and AssociationsRegionally Accredited Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
Most Popular MajorsAssociates |
All MajorsLevels at which colleges offer undergraduate majors are designated by these letters : A = Associate degree, B = Bachelor's degree, C = Certificate degree, D = Doctor degree, M = Master degree Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Computer & Information Sciences, Support Services Construction Trades Engineering Technologies/Technicians Family, Consumer & Human Sciences Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gen Studies & Humanities Mechanic & Repair Technologies Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies Personal & Culinary Services Precision Production Science Technologies & Technicians Security & Protective Services |
Learning outside the classroomMany colleges offer special programs like the opportunity to study abroad or participate in internships to get on-the-job training. Nearly all colleges provide extra academic help or tutoring to students who need it. |
Special Study OptionsAccelerated Program Cooperative Education Cross-Registration Dual Enrollment of High School Students Independent Study Internships Liberal Arts/Career Combination Honors Program |
Extended Class AvailabilityExtensive evening or early morning classes Distance Learning |
Computer Services1000 Public computers, available in: Computer Center, Libraries, Student Center Wireless network available |
Campus General InformationSize : Medium-sized Geographic Location : 60 miles from Huntsville, 120 miles from Birmingham. Large Town Suburban Commuter Campus Total undergraduates : 3,558 First-time degree-seeking freshmen : 776 Degree-seeking undergrads : 2,582 Graduate enrollment : -- |
Student General InformationAll students average age : 23 Full time students average age : 21 Part Time students : 50.0% Percentage of males : 35.0% Percentage of females : 65.0% |
Race/EthnicityTwo or more races : 1.0% American Indian/Alaskan Native : 1.0% Black African American : 13.0% Hispanic/Latino : 7.0% Race Ethnicity Unknown : 2.0% White : 74.0% Non-Resident Alien : 1.0% |
Housing Policies |
Housing Options |
Additional Housing OptionsCar is allowed for freshman Pet is not allowed in the Dorm |
General AthleticsTeam Name : Patriots |
Counseling And WellnessCareer counseling On-campus daycare Veteran's counselor Employment services for undergraduates Financial aid counseling |
Additional Programs for Students with DisabilitiesServices and/or facilities for hearing impaired Wheelchair Accessibility Partial services for students with learning disabilities Services and/or facilities for speech or communications disorders Services and/or facilities for visually impaired |
Academic Support ProgramsLearning center Tutoring Study skills assistance Remedial instruction |
Activity Name |
Available on Campus |
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Campus Ministries |
Y |
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Choral Groups |
Y |
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Concert Band |
N |
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Dance Activity |
N |
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Drama/Theater |
N |
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Film Society |
N |
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Fraternities |
N |
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Government or Political Activity |
Y |
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International Student Organization |
N |
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Jazz Band |
Y |
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Literary Magazine |
N |
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Marching Band |
N |
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Model United Nations |
N |
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Music Ensembles |
Y |
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Musical Theater |
N |
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Opera |
N |
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Pep Band |
N |
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Radio Station |
N |
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Sororities |
N |
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Student Newspaper |
N |
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Symphony Orchestra |
N |
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Television Station |
N |
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Yearbook |
N |
General Applying InformationApplication Fee: $0.00 Application Fee Waiver Available: Yes Total applicants : 1,689 Admitted : 1,689 Enrolled : 776 Open admission 100.0% of applicants admitted Applied early admission : -- Admitted early admission : -- Applied early action : -- Admitted early action : --
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SAT score use policyInformation not supplied by college |
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Other Test PoliciesInformation not supplied by college |
A note from the collegeAdditional requirements for health occupation programs. |
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Advanced Placement Program (AP) InformationOffers credit for AP Exams : Yes Offers placement into higher-level courses for AP Exams : No Offers sophomore standing for qualifying AP scores : No AP credit policy depends on student’s major, school, or program : Yes From the college: Students who have completed college-level courses offered by high schools through the CEEB Advanced Placement Program and who have passed the National Examinations of the CEEB Advanced Placement Program with a score of three (3) or higher will be awarded advanced placement credit in the equivalent courses at the College. |
Course Name |
Required |
Recommended |
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English |
4 |
0 |
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Math |
4 |
0 |
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Science |
4 |
0 |
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Social Studies |
4 |
0 |
Test Subjects |
Middle 50% of First-Year Students |
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SAT Math |
* |
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SAT Evidence Based Reading & Writing |
* |
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ACT Composite |
* |
* The college did not report these requirements or does not have specific requirements.
Exam |
Minimum Grade for Credit |
Credit Hours Awarded |
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American Government |
50 |
3 |
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American Literature |
50 |
6 |
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Biology |
50 |
4 |
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Calculus with Elementary Functions |
50 |
3 |
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Chemistry |
50 |
6 |
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College Algebra |
50 |
3 |
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College Composition |
50 |
6 |
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English Literature |
50 |
6 |
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History of United States I |
50 |
3 |
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History of United States II |
50 |
3 |
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Human Growth and Development |
50 |
3 |
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Information Systems and Computer Applications |
50 |
3 |
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Introductory Business Law |
50 |
3 |
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Introductory Psychology |
50 |
3 |
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Introductory Sociology |
50 |
3 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
50 |
3 |
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Principles of Management |
50 |
3 |
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Principles of Marketing |
50 |
3 |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
50 |
3 |
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Spanish I |
50 |
4 |
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Spanish II |
50 |
4 |
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Western Civilization I |
50 |
3 |
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Western Civilization II |
50 |
3 |
Financial Aid Distribution & Stats% of loans / jobs : 100.0% |
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Financial Aid DeadlinesFinancial Aid Priority Deadline : Apr 1 Regular Financial Aid Deadline : Aug 1 |
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Contact InformationFinancial aid contact name : Lisa Lilley Financial aid office phone : (256) 331-5367 |
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Financial Aid FormsDomestic first-year financial aid applicants must submit the following forms, if applicable: FAFSA |
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Part-Time CostsCost per credit hour (in-state): $133.00 Cost per credit hour (out-of-state): $266.00 Note: These costs are tuition fees only. In some cases, fees and other expenses can be additional. |
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Financial Aid PoliciesThis school practices need-blind admissions. |
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Need-based financial aid determined byJob Skills State/District Residency |
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Non need-based financial aid determined byAcademics Art Leadership Minority Status Music/Drama |
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Work Study ProgramsNights For part-time students |
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Tuition payment plansCredit card payment |
Cost Category |
On Campus |
Off Campus |
At Home |
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In-state tuition and fees: |
$4,815.00 |
$4,815.00 |
$4,815.00 |
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Out-of-state tuition and fees: |
$8,805.00 |
$8,805.00 |
$8,805.00 |
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Room only: |
-- |
$5,500.00 |
-- |
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Books and supplies: |
$1,600.00 |
$1,600.00 |
$1,600.00 |
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Estimated personal expenses: |
-- |
$960.00 |
$960.00 |
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Transportation expenses: |
-- |
$3,410.00 |
$3,410.00 |
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Estimated Total In-state: |
$6,415.00 |
$16,285.00 |
$10,785.00 |
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Estimated Total Out-of-state: |
$10,405.00 |
$20,275.00 |
$14,775.00 |
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Credit InformationMinimum number of credits: -- Minimum college GPA (on a 4.0 scale): 2 Lowest grade earned for course that may be transferred for credit (on a 4.0 scale): 2 Maximum credits/courses from a 2-year institution: -- Maximum credits/courses from a 4-year institution: -- Minimum credits transfers must complete to earn bachelor's degree: -- |
Admission Requirements (Required)High School Transcript College Transcript(s) |
Students who applied for transferTotal students who applied for transfer: 352 Transfers admitted percentage: 100.0% Transfers admitted: 352 Transfers enrolled percentage: 34.0% Transfers enrolled: 122 |
Terms in which transfer students may enrollFall Spring Summer |
Transfers accepted as1st semester freshman 2nd semester freshman Sophomore |
Services for students transferring IN from another schoolAdvisor Orientation Pre-admission transcript evaluation (determination of what courses will transfer) |
Services for students transferring OUT of this schoolTransfer advisor College fairs/transfer recruitment on campus |
Special RequirementsStudents not meeting the 2.0 GPA requirement may be admitted on probation. |
Admission for International StudentsApplication fee: -- |
Annual College CostsTuition and Fees: $8,805.00 Room & Board(on-campus): -- Room & Board(off-campus): $5,500.00 Additional estimated expenses: -- Costs per credit hour: $266.00 |
Financial AidInternational students eligible for non-need based aid |
Tests for International StudentsTOEFL Required of non-resident alien applicants TOEFL (internet-based test) average score: -- TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum score: 61 TOEFL (paper) average score: -- TOEFL (paper) minimum score: -- |
Services for International StudentsInternational Student Adviser |