Northwest-Shoals Community College
Northwest-Shoals Community College is one of the twenty-five public 2-year colleges in Alabama. The campus is located in an urban area, in Muscle Shoals.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,440 students attend the school. Every year 16% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Northwest-Shoals Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,570, and fees were $841. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,080 and $841 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students3,440 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate57% |
Nursing Programs
The program has approval from the Alabama Board of Nursing. After graduating students may apply to take the (NCLEX-PN) examination. Admission to the program is usually in the fall semester. The program lasts for three semesters.
To be eligible for admission, applicants should meet the minimum admission requirements set by the college. Some of the requirements include a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA on all college work attempted or a minimum 2.5 high school GPA for students without college work. Eligibility for English 101 and Math 116 as set by the college. An applicant must also have completed the TEAS V entrance exam. Due to the competitiveness of the program, the college may adjust or use additional criteria to admit students.
The deadline for application to the program is April 1st. Applicants must be willing to undertake a drug screening test and also criminal background check. For the 2013-2014 academic year, the PN application deadline is April 15, 2013.
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 13 | 49 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 15 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 69 miles radius of Northwest-Shoals Community College
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Calhoun Community College
42 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski
49 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump
49 miles away |
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Northeast Mississippi Community College
50 miles away |
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Itawamba Community College
53 miles away |
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
56 miles away |
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J F Drake State Community and Technical College
63 miles away |
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Bevill State Community College
67 miles away |
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Columbia State Community College
69 miles away |
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Wallace Community College - Hanceville
69 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1994 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $119/credit | |
| In State Students | $119/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $236/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $5,355 | $5,355 | $10,620 |
| ADN | 70 | $8,330 | $8,330 | $16,520 |
| BSN | 125 | $14,875 | $14,875 | $29,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 93% of Northwest-Shoals Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 65% | $5,058 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $385 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $453 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 45% | $1,942 |
| Federal Student Loans | 23% | $4,878 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$6,881
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,248 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,032 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,134 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,336 |
| Over $110,000$9,920 |
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Student Population
3,440
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,018
Women
1,422
Men
42%
Full-time
58%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
82% |
|
Black/African American |
8% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Asian |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Alabama state board of nursing.
