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Northwest Shoals Community College - Muscle Shoals (NW-SCC)

  • 800 George Wallace Blvd
  • Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
  • OPEID College Code: 00569700
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  • General Phone: (256) 331-5200
  • President: Humphrey Lee
  • Website: www.nwscc.edu
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 3,678
  • College Alias: NW-SCC
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • ROTC
    • Army
    Mission Statement
  • 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.
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Two-Year
 
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving19%71%26%39%
Avg Amount Receiving$2,479$2,215$1,505$2,356
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)13.9%15.1%14.4%
Number in Default11110888
Number in Repayment797714607
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$2,880$2,880$2,880
Out of State Tuition and Fees$5,010$5,010$5,010
Books and Supplies$1,190$1,150$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$1,675$1,675$1,675
Other Expenses$1,000$900$900
Off Campus
Room and Board$4,500$4,000$4,000
Other Expenses$2,739$2,466$2,326
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,739$2,466$2,326
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$6,745$6,605$6,455
Out of State$8,875$8,735$8,585
Off Campus
In-State$11,309$10,496$10,206
Out of State$13,439$12,626$12,336
Off Campus with Family
In-State$6,809$6,496$6,206
Out of State$8,939$8,626$8,336
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociate
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping7-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science429
Business Administration and Management--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences610
 
Construction Trades
Carpentry4-
Electrician2-
 
Engineering Technology
Drafting and Design Technology512
Energy Management and Systems Technology--
Environmental Engineering Technology and Environmental Technology-1
Heating and Air Conditioning Refrigeration Technology2-
Water Quality Abd Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technician1-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Care and Support Services Management912
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Emergency Medical Technology103
Licensed Practical Nurse Training17-
Nursing-64
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-18
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-97
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-48
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology5-
Industrial Electronics Technology-4
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology-2
Automotive Mechanics Technology1-
 
Personal and Culinary Services
Cosmetology25-
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other--
 
Precision Production
Cabinetmaking and Millwork1-
Machine Shop Technology6-
Upholstery4-
Welding Technology7-
 
Science Technology
Chemical Technology1-
Industrial Radiologic Technology--
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Police Science-4
Fire Services Administration3-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,678
    • Undergraduate: 3,678
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,461 Female: 2,217
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,461 Female: 2,217
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,014 Part-Time: 1,664
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,014 Part-Time: 1,664
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien70.2%
American Indian401%
Black39211%
Asian290.8%
Hispanic351%
White3,13785%
Unknown381%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 183299%
Ages 18-191,16232%
Ages 20-2169219%
Ages 22-2441411%
Ages 25-293479%
Ages 30-342467%
Ages 35-391795%
Ages 40-492166%
Ages 50-65752%
Age Over 65180.5%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees506214292
Faculty Status24287155
Tenured Faculty7272-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service24287155
Primarily Instruction24287155
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2828-
Other Professionals1203486
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1166551
Clerical And Secretarial694920
Service and/or Maintenance471631
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,485 (84)$57,158 (40)$50,146 (44)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,524 (1)- (-)$62,524 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,457 (85)$57,158 (40)$50,168 (45)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$459,676$245,879$213,797
Ratio (%)100%53%47%
 
Participants
All Athletes1115655
Unduplicated Athletes1115655
Baseball3030-
Basketball281216
Golf66-
Softball21-21
Tennis6-6
Cross Country88-
Volleyball12-12
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$7,500$7,500
Assistant Coaches-$3,015$3,015
 
Coaches
All Coaches1587
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Tennis2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Cross Country22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Volleyball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 35%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students11%
 
By Gender
Male8%
Female13%
 
By Race
American Indian17%
Black5%
Hispanic-
White12%
Unknown-
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Liquor Related-4
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