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Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals

Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals

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.

Overview of Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in office and administration and liberal arts.

NWSCC Selectivity

Applicants to NWSCC appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

There are 3,678 students at NWSCC (as of 2007).

Student Life

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.

Contacting NWSCC

Northwest Shoals Community College Muscle Shoals
800 George Wallace Blvd
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
General Phone: (256) 331-5200
http://www.nwscc.edu

NWSCC Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts163general studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine94registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Office And Administration33administrative assistant
Beauty And Cosmetology25cosmetology, personal grooming
Engineering Technician21drafting, HVAC tech, environmental engineering tech, water quality and recycling tech, energy systems tech
Family And Social Work21child care management
Production Trades18welding, machine shop assistant, upholsterer, cabinetmaking
Computer Science And Engineering16computer and info science
Mechanics And Repair12autobody repair, industrial electronics tech, industrial mechanics, automobile mechanics
Security And Law Enforcement7criminal justice and police, fire services administration
Business And Management7accounting technology, business management
Construction Trades6carpentry, electrician
Science And Laboratory Technician1chemical tech, radiologic tech

Number of programs and degrees for NWSCC in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree30413
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years6913
Award of less than 1 academic year5118

NWSCC Student Body

In 2007, NWSCC had a total enrollment of 3,678 students (2,573 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White85%
Black12%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 189%
18-1932%
20-2119%
22-2411%
25-299%
30-347%
35-395%
40-496%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Alabama92%
Tennessee4%
State unknown3%
Mississippi1%

NWSCC Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time35 %

NWSCC Room and Board (2007)

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.

NWSCC Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

NWSCC has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3537
Non-tenured, but on tenure track78

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*1*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year40$57,15844$50,146
All faculty totalacademic year40$57,15844$50,146

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

NWSCC Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total6164125
Basketball201939
Baseball28028
Track505
All Other Sports84553

NWSCC Degree Programs (2007)

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

NWSCC Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets NWSCC Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% students on athletic fin. aid
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%NWSCC % students on athletic fin. aid
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%NWSCC % of degrees in office and administration
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%NWSCC Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 17%NWSCC Number of degree programs
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%NWSCC % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%NWSCC Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%NWSCC Number of students
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%NWSCC % of degrees in liberal arts
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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