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College of Southern Nevada

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Large
Student to faculty ratio 21 to 1
On-time graduation rate 16%

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, College of Southern Nevada is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of College of Southern Nevada is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

College of Southern Nevada is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at College of Southern Nevada is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nevada state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,848

Cost of attendance at College of Southern Nevada in 2022 for students from Nevada.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average $5,360
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,534

Cost of attendance at College of Southern Nevada in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average $16,478
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at College of Southern Nevada received on average $5,256 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,256
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,264 48% $4,679 $5,914,633
Other Federal Grant 1,972 75% $3,643 $7,184,389
State Grant/Scholarships 1,573 60% $1,756 $2,762,433
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 721 27% $1,599 $1,153,235
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,112 80% $5,256 $11,100,057

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of College of Southern Nevada students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of College of Southern Nevada students is 16.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 17.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.7%.

16.4%

  • asian 16.4% 22 students
  • African American 8.6% 15 students
  • white 22.3% 111 students
  • unknown 14.4% 20 students
  • hawaiian 14.3% 4 students
  • hispanic 14.7% 84 students
  • Mixed Race 13.2% 15 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

College of Southern Nevada provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

College of Southern Nevada offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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