
College of Southern Nevada
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$3,203
Avg in-state tuition
$10,680
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About College of Southern Nevada
College of Southern Nevada is a large public college located on an urban campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 29,965, and admissions are selective. The college offers 6 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 15%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $3,203, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $10,680.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
Information not available
Graduation Rate Insight
15% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores --
High school transcript --
High school rank --
Letter of recommendation --
High school GPA --
Open admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards30k
Students enrolled
66%
Online student enrollment
21:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Hispanic
36%
White
28%
Black
10%
Asian
10%
Two or more races
7%
Unknown
6%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
55% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
19
Total Online Enrollment
19,704
Percent of Programs Online
91% On-campus
9% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 2% online
Associate 13% online
Bachelor's 33% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
76%
State Grant Aid
52%
Institution Grant Aid
15%
Pell Grant
55%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$9k
Average student debt after graduation
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NJCAA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Deaf Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Deaf Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
Project Management
BA
MA
DOC
3Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
4Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
5Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Fire Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Fire Services Administration
BA
MA
DOC
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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