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Northwest-Shoals Community College

Muscle Shoals, AL 2-Year Public
Acceptance Rate100%

Northwest Shoals Community College Admissions

Northwest-Shoals Community College is not competitive to get into. Last year, 1,520 students applied to Northwest-Shoals Community College and 1,520 were admitted.

If you are applying to Northwest-Shoals Community College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Northwest-Shoals Community College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Northwest-Shoals Community College's admissions stats.

Northwest-Shoals Community College 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.3
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Waitlist No

Northwest-Shoals Community College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Northwest-Shoals Community College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action No

Want to Apply Early to Northwest-Shoals Community College?


Northwest-Shoals Community College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.


More on Northwest-Shoals Community College Admissions


Transferring to Northwest-Shoals Community College

It is not competitive to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Northwest-Shoals Community College

Northwest-Shoals Community College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Northwest-Shoals Community College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out. Wondering what factors are considered by Northwest-Shoals Community College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with Northwest-Shoals Community College for more information on admission factors.

Northwest-Shoals Community College Application Requirements

To apply to Northwest-Shoals Community College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Northwest-Shoals Community College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Northwest-Shoals Community College?

Students admitted to Northwest-Shoals Community College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Northwest-Shoals Community College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Northwest-Shoals Community College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Northwest-Shoals Community College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Northwest-Shoals Community College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


Northwest-Shoals Community College Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Northwest-Shoals Community College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Northwest-Shoals Community College.

Does Northwest-Shoals Community College accept transfer credits?

✅ Northwest-Shoals Community College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Northwest-Shoals Community College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Northwest-Shoals Community College?

✅ Northwest-Shoals Community College is not test optional.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Northwest-Shoals Community College?

❌ Northwest-Shoals Community College does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Northwest-Shoals Community College?

Choose one of the options below to find out more about about Northwest-Shoals Community College:

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Northwest Shoals Community College Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Open Admission

100%

How hard is it to get into Northwest Shoals Community College? Northwest Shoals Community College is a open admission institution. The Northwest Shoals Community College acceptance rate is 100%. This means that the institution accepts 100 out of every 100 applicants.

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Northwest Shoals Community College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Northwest Shoals Community College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Northwest Shoals Community College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Northwest Shoals Community College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Northwest Shoals Community College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.3

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Northwest Shoals Community College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.3. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

4,032

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

100%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$5,011

Out-of-State

$8,761

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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