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Great Basin College

Elko, NV · Public · Certificate degrees · Town

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About Great Basin College

Great Basin College is a public college in Elko, Nevada, United States. Opened in 1967 as Elko College, it was later renamed to Northern Nevada College and then to its current name. It has 3,836 students and is a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education.

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Acceptance

$8,471

Net price

1,900

Enrollment

41%

Grad rate

Report Card

C

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$8,471

Average net price

$3,923

In-state tuition

$13,883

Out-of-state tuition

$6,000

Room & board

$1,670

Books & supplies

$12,947

Total cost of attendance

23%

Students receiving Pell grants

5%

Students with federal loans

$15,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$6,967
$30–48K
$7,631
$48–75K
$9,639
$75–110K
$11,910
$110K+
$12,947

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$39,289

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$35,615

Median earnings (6 yrs)

41%

Graduation rate

59%

Retention rate

62%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,304

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,900

Total enrollment

56%

Part-time

27

Avg. age at entry

52%

First-generation

Gender balance

66% women
34% men

Race & ethnicity

White
56%
Hispanic
28%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
4%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%

Great Basin College FAQ

Is Great Basin College a public or private school?

Great Basin College is a public institution located in Elko, NV.

What is the acceptance rate at Great Basin College?

Great Basin College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Great Basin College cost?

The average annual net price at Great Basin College is $8,471 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,923 in-state and $13,883 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Great Basin College?

About 41% of students at Great Basin College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Great Basin College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Great Basin College students earn a median of $39,289 per year.

How many students attend Great Basin College?

Great Basin College enrolls about 1,900 students.

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