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

19.58%

In-State

16.28%

Out-of-State

Northwest Shoals CC's tuition & fees has increased from $7,741 (2015) to $9,001 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 16.28% over the past 10 years.

Northwest Shoals CC's tuition increase rate is lower than the Alabama's average increase rate of 21.50%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 17.39% from 2015 ($20,276).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Northwest Shoals CC's COA is $23,801, which is decreased by -1.60% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Northwest Shoals CC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 16.28% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $7,740. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Northwest Shoals Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$4,291$7,741-
2016-17$4,351$7,8611.55%
2017-18$4,411$7,9210.76%
2018-19$4,711$8,5818.33%
2019-20$4,771$8,7011.40%
2020-21$4,831$8,8211.38%
2021-22$4,831$8,521-3.40%
2022-23$5,011$8,7612.82%
2023-24$5,071$8,8811.37%
2024-25$5,131$9,0011.35%
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 decreased -8.57% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,750-
2016-17$1,750
2017-18$1,750
2018-19$1,7852.00%
2019-20$2,00012.04%
2020-21$1,600-20.00%
2021-22$1,600
2022-23$1,600
2023-24$1,600
2024-25$1,600

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 51.72% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Northwest Shoals Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$10,785-
2016-17$10,785
2017-18$10,785
2018-19$10,730-0.51%
2019-20$9,870-8.01%
2020-21$8,085-18.09%
2021-22$9,87022.08%
2022-23$9,870
2023-24$13,70638.87%
2024-25$13,200-3.69%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Northwest Shoals Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Northwest Shoals Community College$9,001
($5,131)		$8,881
($5,071)		1.35%
Jefferson State Community College$8,970
($5,100)		$8,850
($5,040)		1.36%
John C Calhoun State Community College$8,990
($5,120)		$8,870
($5,060)		1.35%
Coastal Alabama Community College$8,910
($5,040)		$8,790
($4,980)		1.37%
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville$9,090
($5,220)		$8,790
($4,980)		3.41%
Gadsden State Community College$7,368
($4,272)		$7,080
($4,032)		4.07%

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