by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Northwest Shoals Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northwest Shoals Community College were $5,131 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $9,001. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Required fees account for were $1,261 in-state and $1,261 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,870 | $7,740 |
| Fees | $1,261 | $1,261 |
| Total | $5,131 | $9,001 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Northwest Shoals Community College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To see where that lands, here is how Northwest Shoals Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In AL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Northwest Shoals Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Northwest Shoals Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Northwest Shoals Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,690 | $7,380 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,750 | $7,500 |
| One Year Ago | $3,810 | $7,620 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,870 | $7,740 |
This chart shows the way tuition at NW-SCC has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 1.6%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $9,142 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.04%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,235. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.85%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $9,167.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,235 | $9,167 |
| In 2 Years | $5,341 | $9,336 |
| In 3 Years | $5,449 | $9,508 |
| In 4 Years | $5,559 | $9,683 |
| In 5 Years | $5,672 | $9,861 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $37,694, or close to $21,584 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Northwest Shoals Community College, go to the Northwest Shoals Community College Financial Aid page.
