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Northwest Shoals Community College is located in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, United States. It was established in the year 1993 with the merger of Shoals Community College and Northwest Alabama Community College. The college also offers classes in another campus in Phil Campbell, Alabama, United States. Northwest Shoals Community College enrolls more than 5,000 students on an annual basis. It provides degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including electronics, mathematics, and computer information systems.
The athletic teams of Northwest Shoals Community College are known as the Patriots. They participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, softball, cross country, golf, tennis, and volleyball. There are also numerous on-campus clubs and organizations that students can join including Phi Theta Kappa, Circle K, Patriots for Christ, Student Government Association, and College Bowl Team.
Students attend NWSCC in Muscle Shoals, AL, a small city. The school is a public institution. NWSCC degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration and liberal arts.
Applicants to NWSCC appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,678 students at NWSCC (as of 2007).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northwest-Shoals Community College provides vocational, technical, academic and lifelong educational opportunities; promotes economic growth; and enhances the quality of life for the people of Northwest Alabama."
More complete details are provided below.
Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals
800 George Wallace Blvd
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
General Phone: (256) 331-5200
http://www.nwscc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 163 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 94 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Office And Administration | 33 | administrative assistant |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 25 | cosmetology, personal grooming |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | drafting, HVAC tech, environmental engineering tech, water quality and recycling tech, energy systems tech |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | child care management |
| Production Trades | 18 | welding, machine shop assistant, upholsterer, cabinetmaking |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer and info science |
| Mechanics And Repair | 12 | autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Business And Management | 7 | accounting technology, business management |
| Construction Trades | 6 | carpentry, electrician |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech, radiologic tech |
Number of programs and degrees for NWSCC in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 304 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 69 | 13 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 51 | 18 |
In 2007, NWSCC had a total enrollment of 3,678 students (2,573 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 92% |
| Tennessee | 4% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
NWSCC offers campus housing for 76 of its 2,573 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Muscle Shoals, Alabama for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alabama Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,880 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,010 |
| Room and board | $ 1,675 |
| Room charge | $ 1,675 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,190 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
NWSCC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 569700)
NWSCC has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 35 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 40 | $57,158 | 44 | $50,146 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 40 | $57,158 | 44 | $50,146 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 61 | 64 | 125 |
| Basketball | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| Baseball | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Track | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 45 | 53 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Upholstery/Upholsterer
Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets NWSCC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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