Northwest-Shoals Community College Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
0%
International
4
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northwest-Shoals Community College has a diverse student body with 26% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.6%(4,018)
Hispanic
10.7%(584)
African American
8.9%(488)
Asian
0.7%(38)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(41)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
4.6%(249)
Unknown
0.7%(38)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment5,472
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Northwest-Shoals Community College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Northwest-Shoals Community College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.6%(2,388)
Women
56.4%(3,084)

Gender Statistics

Men2,388

44% of total enrollment

Women3,084

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwest-Shoals Community College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 25% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
47.6%(1,969)
18-19
23.0%(951)
20-21
10.1%(418)
22-24
7.0%(290)
25+
12.3%(508)

Age Diversity Insights

25%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northwest-Shoals Community College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 129% in-state residents, -29% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(571)

Regional Representation

In-State571

129% of student body

States Represented

4 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age