Great Basin College

Elko, NV · Public · Certificate degrees · Town

C-

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About Great Basin College

Great Basin College is a small, public institution in Elko, NV, in a town setting. It enrolls about 1,900 students. 41% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $39,289.

Open

Acceptance

$8,471

Net price

1,900

Enrollment

41%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$8,471

Average net price

$3,923

In-state tuition

$13,883

Out-of-state tuition

$6,000

Room & board

$1,670

Books & supplies

$12,947

Total cost of attendance

23%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

$15,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$6,967

$30–48K

$7,631

$48–75K

$9,639

$75–110K

$11,910

$110K+

$12,947

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing28.7%

Mechanic & Repair Tech13.5%

Humanities12.0%

Engineering Tech10.7%

Education9.6%

Business9.0%

Construction Trades5.7%

Precision Production3.5%

Social Sciences1.3%

Computer Science0.5%

After Graduation

$39,289

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,615

Median earnings (6 yrs)

41%

Graduation rate

59%

Retention rate

62%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,304

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,900

Total enrollment

56%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

52%

First-generation

Gender balance

66% women

34% men

Race & ethnicity

White

56%

Hispanic

28%

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Black

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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