Northwest-Shoals Community College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,831

Cost of attendance at Northwest-Shoals Community College in 2022 for students from Alabama.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$10,612
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,521

Cost of attendance at Northwest-Shoals Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Alabama's average	$22,133
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Northwest-Shoals Community College was $3,493. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Northwest-Shoals Community College

Northwest-Shoals Community College net price calculator

$3,493

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Alabama and nationwide.

Alabama's average	$15,805
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Northwest-Shoals Community College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$3,493	$2,967 (46%)	$1,000	$1,520	$4,526	$7,616	$7,876
2021	$6,460	$1,631 (20%)	$4,373	$5,871	$8,855	$11,302	$12,026
2020	$8,091	$547 (7%)	$6,288	$7,341	$9,780	$11,698	$11,954
2019	$7,544	$663 (10%)	$5,738	$7,164	$9,397	$11,285	$11,468
2018	$6,881	$230 (3%)	$5,248	$6,032	$8,134	$10,336	$9,920
2017	$6,651	$405 (6%)	$5,096	$6,070	$8,203	$10,134	$10,316
2016	$6,246	$428 (6%)	$5,515	$5,783	$7,865	$9,301	$9,282
2015	$6,674	$1,803 (37%)	$5,800	$6,583	$8,241	$9,632	$10,745
2014	$4,871	--	$4,021	$5,158	$6,514	$8,568	$7,336

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northwest-Shoals Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$16,301	$1,785 (12%)	$4,831	$9,870	$1,600
2021	$14,516	$2,125 (13%)	$4,831	$8,085	$1,600
2020	$16,641	$585 (3%)	$4,771	$9,870	$2,000
2019	$17,226	$280 (2%)	$4,711	$10,730	$1,785
2018	$16,946	$60	$4,411	$10,785	$1,750
2017	$16,886	$60	$4,351	$10,785	$1,750
2016	$16,826	$266 (2%)	$4,291	$10,785	$1,750
2015	$16,560	$60	$4,200	$10,710	$1,650
2014	$16,500	$2,889 (21%)	$4,140	$10,710	$1,650
2013	$13,611	--	$4,080	$8,181	$1,350

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Northwest-Shoals Community College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Northwest-Shoals Community College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $3,060

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,370
How much is Northwest-Shoals Community College application fees?: Northwest-Shoals Community College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Northwest-Shoals Community College offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northwest-Shoals Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$123	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$246	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northwest-Shoals Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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