School Information

8.3
Total Enrollment 5,229
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

Western Nevada College

http://www.wnc.edu
2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, Nevada 89703-7399
(775) 445-3000

Western Nevada College inspires success in our community through opportunities that cultivate creativity, intellectual growth and technological excellence, in an environment that nurtures individual potential and respects differences.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, primarily associate's, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Distance learning opportunities
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Western Nevada College, 73.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 30.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $2,140), and 7% receive loans ($6,333 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,180.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Western Nevada College is $7,866 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Tuition Undergrad in State $2,010
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $8,198
Total Expense In State Off Campus $15,000
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $5,820
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $21,188
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $12,008
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

Percent of In-State Undergrads     93.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     20.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (775) 445-3000
Admissions Office Address 2201 West College Parkway Carson City, NV 89703-7399
Admissions Website http://www.wnc.edu (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $15
 
Western Nevada College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Biophysics 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 48
Accounting 15
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 2
Business Administration and Management, General 3
Business/Commerce, General 26
Real Estate 2
Computer and information sciences and support services 8
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General 8
Computer Programming/Programmer, General 0
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Construction trades 3 3
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection, Other 3
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager 3
Construction Trades, Other
Education 11
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments 11
Engineering 4
Engineering, General 4
Engineering technologies/technicians 3
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD 3
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 0
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 6
Child Care Provider/Assistant 6
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
American Sign Language (ASL)
Health professions and related clinical sciences 46
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 0
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 46
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Legal professions and studies 1
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 1
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 187
General Studies 77
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 110
Mathematics and statistics 9
Mathematics, General 9
Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians 4
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 4
Physical sciences 1
Chemistry, General 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 0
Physics, General 0
Precision production 4
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 1
Welding Technology/Welder 3
Science technologies/technicians 2
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 2
Security and protective services 21
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 19
Criminal Justice/Police Science 2
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 0
Visual and performing arts 4
Art/Art Studies, General 3
Commercial and Advertising Art 1
Music, Other 0
 
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