Great Basin College

Great Basin College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Elko, Nevada. Great Basin College was founded in 1967 and now enrolls around 1,192 students a year, including 1,192 undergrads. Great Basin College offers housing for up to 136 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 80% of students spend their weekends on campus .

Planning to play sports? Great Basin College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Great Basin College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Great Basin College on the Student Life page.

Is Great Basin College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Great Basin College offers and if it sounds like the right college for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Great Basin College

It is not competitive to get into Great Basin College. Around 61% of applicants get into Great Basin College each year. Last year, 804 students applied to Great Basin College and 490 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Great Basin College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Great Basin College, around 65% are still enrolled the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Great Basin College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Great Basin College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Great Basin College's endowment was valued at $6.7 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Great Basin College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $2,502 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Great Basin College. Based on this information, how does Great Basin College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Great Basin College a good school for you?

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Where is Great Basin College Located?

Great Basin College is located in the small town setting of Elko, Nevada.

If you want to see Great Basin College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 80 to Elko, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Elko Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Great Basin College and Elko are like without leaving home.

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