How much has Northwest-Shoals CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by inf% from (-), where Northwest-Shoals CC's current cost is $24,187. In 2024, the COA is increased by 19.55% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $7,350 (2012) to $8,881 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 35.8% over the past 10 years.
Northwest-Shoals CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Alabama's average increase rate of 31.86%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Northwest-Shoals Community College over the past 12 years. The COA has increased inf% for that period where the last year costs were $24,187. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 35.8% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $8,881. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Northwest-Shoals Community College over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$4,080$7,350-
2013-14$4,140$7,470 1.63%
2014-15$4,231$7,621 2.02%
2015-16$4,291$7,741 1.57%
2016-17$4,351$7,861 1.55%
2017-18$4,411$7,921 0.76%
2018-19$4,711$8,581 8.33%
2019-20$4,771$8,701 1.40%
2020-21$4,831$8,821 1.38%
2021-22$4,831$8,521 -3.40%
2022-23$5,010$8,761 2.82%
2023-24$5,071$8,881 1.37%
Northwest-Shoals Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,600, and it has increased 18.52% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,350-
2013-14$1,650 22.22%
2014-15$1,650 0.00%
2015-16$1,750 6.06%
2016-17$1,750 0.00%
2017-18$1,750 0.00%
2018-19$1,785 2.00%
2019-20$2,000 12.04%
2020-21$1,600 -20.00%
2021-22$1,600 0.00%
2022-23$1,600 0.00%
2023-24$1,600 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 54.52% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Northwest-Shoals Community College.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13$3,681-
2013-14$5,210 30.91%
2014-15$5,210 0.00%
2015-16$5,285 0.70%
2016-17$5,285 0.00%
2017-18$5,285 0.00%
2018-19$5,229 -0.51%
2019-20$4,369 -8.01%
2020-21$2,459 -18.09%
2021-22$4,369 22.08%
2022-23$4,369 0.00%
2023-24$4,370 38.87%
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