Western Nevada College

Western Nevada College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Carson City, Nevada. Western Nevada College was founded in 1971 and enrolls 3,495 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Western Nevada College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Western Nevada College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Western Nevada College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Western Nevada College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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

Learn more about life at Western Nevada College on the Student Life page.

2021 Western Nevada College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
In-State Tuition	$3,293
Out-of-State	$10,770
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Western Nevada College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school 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 clearer sense of what Western Nevada College offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Western Nevada 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.

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 Outcomes for Western Nevada College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Western Nevada 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. Western Nevada College's endowment was valued at $200000 thousand in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Western Nevada 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 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Western Nevada College. Based on this information, how does Western Nevada College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Western Nevada College a good school for you?

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Where is Western Nevada College?

Western Nevada College is located in the small town setting of Carson City, Nevada.

If you want to see Western Nevada College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 395/580 to Carson City, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Reno-Tahoe International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Western Nevada College and Carson City are like without leaving home.

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