NW-SCC Cost Per Credit Hour

What Is the Part-Time Cost of Attending Northwest Shoals Community College on a Part-Time Basis?

See current per-credit-hour charges for part-time students at Northwest Shoals Community College, together with the standard annual tuition and fee figures.

Here’s what this page covers:

NW-SCC Cost Per Credit Hour
NW-SCC Tuition Trend
Options to Finance Your Education

How Much Will NW-SCC Charge for Part-Time Enrollment?

$129 In-State Per Credit Hour

$258 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

In-state part-time students are charged $129 per credit. Out-of-state part-time enrollment costs $258 for each credit hour.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour	$129	$258

Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.

For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Northwest Shoals Community College are broken out below.

Required fees account for added up to $1,261 in-state and $1,261 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$3,870	$7,740
Fees	$1,261	$1,261
Total	$5,131	$9,001

These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out housing and meals.

Tuition Trend for NW-SCC Over the Last Few Years

This is how tuition at Northwest Shoals Community College has tracked across the last few 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

In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 1.6%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $9,142 next year.

Factor Future Tuition Hikes Into Your Plan

Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.

Factor Cost Increases Into Your Budget

Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so rising costs don’t blow up your plan.

Ways to Pay for Your NW-SCC Degree

The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.

For more on financial aid at Northwest Shoals Community College, take a look at the Northwest Shoals Community College Financial Aid page.

For the standard full-year figures, visit the Northwest Shoals Community College Tuition & Fees page.