Western Nevada College-School Summary

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School Summary

Western Nevada College

General Information:

Founded in 1971, Western Nevada College is seated on 200 acres located in Independent City county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 17:1.

Libraries:

This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:

At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 640. Free student email accounts are available.

Institutional Control:

State control

Address, Phone and URL:

2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703-7316
For more information call: 775 445-3000. This school has a website at https://www.wnc.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://wnc.edu/wnc-application/

Application Fee: $15
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.

	In-State (per year)	Out of State (per year)
Tuition	$3,712.50	$12,784.00
Room and Board	$17,788.00	$17,788.00
Fees	$255.00	$255.00
Total	$21,755.50	$30,827.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wnc.edu/.

Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Summer session for credit, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
No Competition - Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores

Scores	Verbal	Math
700-800	0%	0%
600-699	0%	0%
500-599	0%	0%
400-499	0%	0%
300-399	0%	0%
200-299	0%	0%

Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores

Scores	Percentage of Students
30-36	0%
24-29	0%
18-23	0%
12-17	0%
6-11	0%
1-5	0%

Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking

Percentage	Percentage of Students
Top 10%	N/A
11-25%	N/A
26-50%	N/A
Under 50%	N/A

Intercollegiate Sports - Male:
No intercollegiate male sports found.

Intercollegiate Sports - Female:
No intercollegiate female sports found.

Intramural Sports - Male:
No intramural male sports found.

Intramural Sports - Female:
No intramural female sports found.

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Male:
No intercollegiate male scholarships found.

Intercollegiate Athletic Scholarships - Female:
No intercollegiate female scholarships found.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only	Count
Male	1,660
Female	1,922
Total	3,582

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional

Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional	Count
Male	1,660
Female	1,922
Total	3,582

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category

Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category	Percentage
Asian	2%
African American	2%
Hispanic	28%
Native American	2%
White	53%
Other	12%

Student Body By Age

Student Body by Age	Percentage
Under 25 Years Old	64%
At Least 25 Years Old	36%

Student Body By Residence Status

Student Body by Residence Status	Percentage
In State	96%
Out Of State	4%

Student Body By Housing Status

Student Body by Housing Status	Percentage
Live On Campus	0%
Live Off Campus	100%

Student Events (Top 3)

Welcome Back Week (Fall and Spring), Club Fair (Fall and Spring), Student Leadership Summit

Student Organizations (Top 5)

Associated Students of Western Nevada, WNC Social Work Club, WNC Chess and Board Games Club, Wildcat TEACH, WNC Psychology Club

Instructional Program Code Instructional Program Title

26.0101 Biology/Biological Sciences, General
11.0101 Computer and Information Sciences, General
27.0101 Mathematics, General
50.0701 Art/Art Studies, General
40.0801 Physics, General
40.0501 Chemistry, General
51.0000 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
50.0402 Commercial and Advertising Art
11.0701 Computer Science
43.0104 Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
13.1003 Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
11.0901 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
52.0101 Business/Commerce, General
40.0101 Physical Sciences, General
40.0601 Geology/Earth Science, General
05.0211 Deaf Studies
51.3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
14.0101 Engineering, General
46.0000 Construction Trades, General
52.0201 Business Administration and Management, General
52.1201 Management Information Systems, General
24.0101 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
15.0612 Industrial Technology/Technician
15.0613 Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
52.0211 Project Management
48.0508 Welding Technology/Welder
48.0501 Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
47.0604 Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
46.0415 Building Construction Technology/Technician
43.0103 Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
52.2001 Construction Management, General
43.0107 Criminal Justice/Police Science
52.0301 Accounting
52.0302 Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
46.0412 Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
13.1209 Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
24.0102 General Studies
50.0999 Music, Other
41.9999 Science Technologies/Technicians, Other

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School Summary

Western Nevada College

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Admissions

Tuition and other costs

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Programs Of Study

** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.