Muscle Shoals, AL · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Shoals Community College (in-state) | $5,131 | — |
| AL average | $10,852 | -53% |
| National average | $18,082 | -72% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,131 | $20,524 |
| Out-of-state | $9,001 | $36,004 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Northwest Shoals Community College ranks 17 by in-state tuition among the 63 AL colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 75% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Northwest Shoals Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Shelton State Community College | $5,127 |
| John C Calhoun State Community College | $5,120 |
| Central Alabama Community College | $5,110 |
| Chattahoochee Valley Community College | $5,100 |
In-state tuition at Northwest Shoals Community College is $5,131 per year; out-of-state students pay $9,001.
Northwest Shoals Community College in-state tuition is 53% below the AL average of $10,852.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Northwest Shoals Community College is 72% below that.
$5,131 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Northwest Shoals Community College comes to about $20,524 for an in-state student and $36,004 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Northwest Shoals Community College ranks 17 out of the 63 AL colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.