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Western Nevada College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Carson City, Nevada, WNC 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 Western Nevada College 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.

Western Nevada College 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 WNC is reported to be 29%, 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

$3,748

Cost of attendance at Western Nevada College 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

$11,434

Cost of attendance at Western Nevada College 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, 92 of freshman students at Western Nevada College received on average $5,228 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.

$5,228
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 139 42% $4,470 $621,324
Other Federal Grant 239 73% $3,494 $835,139
State Grant/Scholarships 239 73% $2,329 $556,670
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 181 55% $1,063 $192,403
Total Grant & Scholarships 303 92% $5,228 $1,584,212

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Nevada College 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 Western Nevada College students is 29.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.3%.

29.4%

  • white 32.1% 63 students
  • unknown 23.5% 4 students
  • hispanic 26.3% 25 students
  • Mixed Race 42.9% 6 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Western Nevada College 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

Veteran Services

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

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