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College of Southern Nevada

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Las Vegas, NV

$3,203

Avg in-state tuition

$10,680

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About College of Southern Nevada

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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.

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30k

Students enrolled

66%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

91% On-campus

9% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 2% online

Associate Check Bold 13% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 33% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's X Bold Not offered

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

76%

State Grant Aid

52%

Institution Grant Aid

15%

Pell Grant

55%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,042
State Grant Aid $1,493
Institution Grant Aid $1,209
Pell Grant Aid $3,625

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

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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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.