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Northwest Shoals Community College, also nicknamed NSCC, is a public, two-year community college of higher education. NSCC is located in Phil Campbell, Alabama and Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Its Muscle Shoals campus sits on over 100 acres and its Phil Campbell campus covers an area of nearly 100 acres. The college recently recorded an enrollment of over 5,000 students. The college grants associate’s degree in Arts, Science, Applied Science, and Occupational Technology. It also confers certificates in various areas of study.
NSCC’s student body is diverse and it also possesses a prominent athletics department. The sports teams participate in various games which include baseball, basketball, softball, tennis, volleyball, and golf.
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Campus Location800 George Wallace Blvd
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
USA
Main Tel: (256) 331-5200
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals HighlightsWhere Northwest Shoals Community College-Muscle Shoals stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in office and administration, beauty and cosmetology, and liberal arts.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 304 | 13 | | 1-2 year certificate | 69 | 13 | | < 1 year certificate | 51 | 18 |
NWSCC StudentsThe student enrollment at NWSCC was 3,678 in 2007 (2,573 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,880 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,010 | | Room and board | $ 1,675 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,190 | | Other | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: NWSCC participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 72 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 15 |
Housing and MealsNWSCC provides on-campus housing for 76 of its 2,573 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (25 awarded) - Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (7 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (16 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (6 awarded) - Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (21 awarded) - Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- 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 (21 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (163 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (12 awarded) - Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (94 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (33 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PRODUCTION TRADES (18 awarded) - Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Upholstery/Upholsterer
- Welding Technology/Welder
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Chemical Technology/Technician
- Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Services Administration
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