Western Nevada College

Carson City, NV · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Western Nevada College

Western Nevada College is a small, public institution in Carson City, NV, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,910 students. 41% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $41,987.

Open

Acceptance

$12,732

Net price

1,910

Enrollment

41%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

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

$12,732

Average net price

$4,168

In-state tuition

$12,834

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$940

Books & supplies

$20,248

Total cost of attendance

18%

Students receiving Pell grants

Students with federal loans

$10,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,678

$30–48K

$11,828

$48–75K

$14,359

$75–110K

$15,074

$110K+

$13,645

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

Popular Majors

Humanities27.4%

Precision Production15.7%

Physical Sciences12.3%

Construction Trades10.0%

Health & Nursing8.5%

Business6.3%

Engineering Tech6.0%

Computer Science5.1%

Mechanic & Repair Tech3.2%

Education1.4%

After Graduation

$41,987

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$36,917

Median earnings (6 yrs)

41%

Graduation rate

—

Retention rate

67%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,479

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,910

Total enrollment

61%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

54%

First-generation

Gender balance

60% women

40% men

Race & ethnicity

White

50%

Hispanic

34%

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

Black

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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