College of Southern Nevada

Las Vegas, NV · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About College of Southern Nevada

College of Southern Nevada is a large, public institution in Las Vegas, NV, in a city setting. It enrolls about 27,252 students. 19% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $38,087.

Open

Acceptance

$6,615

Net price

27,252

Enrollment

19%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

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

$6,615

Average net price

$4,358

In-state tuition

$13,024

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,280

Books & supplies

$13,665

Total cost of attendance

30%

Students receiving Pell grants

10%

Students with federal loans

$8,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$5,627

$30–48K

$6,178

$48–75K

$7,793

$75–110K

$9,753

$110K+

$13,022

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

Popular Majors

Humanities16.7%

Computer Science15.8%

Health & Nursing15.5%

Business14.4%

Physical Sciences6.6%

Psychology4.7%

Criminal Justice4.5%

Education3.6%

Mechanic & Repair Tech2.9%

Personal & Culinary Services2.7%

After Graduation

$38,087

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$31,822

Median earnings (6 yrs)

19%

Graduation rate

—

Retention rate

61%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,442

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

27,252

Total enrollment

66%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

51%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic

43%

White

23%

Black

10%

Asian

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

American Indian / Alaska Native

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