College of Southern Nevada: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4201 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1179 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1105 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 10 | In Nevada |
| #2 of 3 | In Las Vegas |
| #5682 of 6,537 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 28,901
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.csn.edu
College of Southern Nevada Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
College of Southern Nevada has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
8,373 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
9,327 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
The College of Southern Nevada has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 11593 (40%) |
|---|---|
| White | 7413 (26%) |
| Black or African American | 2993 (10%) |
| Asian | 2804 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 2141 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1409 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 288 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 163 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 34 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,061
- Students receiving aid
- 80%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,383 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,383 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,284 |
| Fee in-district | $585 |
| Fee in-state | $585 |
| Fee out-of-state | $585 |
College of Southern Nevada majors
College of Southern Nevada has granted 177 bachelor's degrees across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at College of Southern Nevada.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 720 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 471 | |
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 470 | |
| General Studies | 216 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 199 | |
| Psychology, General | 197 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 174 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 102 | |
| Project Management | 91 | |
| Hotel & Motel Administration & Management | 75 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 64 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 59 | |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 55 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 54 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 44 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 41 | |
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 32 | 6 |
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 37 | |
| Fire Science & Fire-fighting | 36 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 32 | |
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 32 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 29 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 29 | |
| Commercial Photography | 28 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 26 | |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology & Technician | 24 | |
| Journalism | 23 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 23 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 22 | |
| Anthropology, General | 21 | |
| Electrical & Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies & Technicians, Other | 21 | |
| System, Networking, and LAN & WAN Management & Manager | 21 | |
| Chemistry, General | 20 | |
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 19 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 19 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 17 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 17 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 16 | |
| Graphic Design | 16 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 16 | |
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 15 | |
| Applied Psychology | 14 | |
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 14 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 13 | |
| Creative Writing | 13 | |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 13 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 13 | |
| Opticianry & Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician | 13 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 13 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Technology & Technician | 12 | |
| History, General | 12 | |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 12 | |
| Environmental Science | 5 | 6 |
| Deaf Studies | 10 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 10 | |
| Real Estate | 10 | |
| Sociology, General | 10 | |
| Clinical & Medical Laboratory Technician | 9 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | |
| Restaurant & Food Services Management | 8 | |
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 8 | |
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 7 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| Philosophy | 7 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | |
| Autobody & Collision and Repair Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 4 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Construction & Heavy Equipment & Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 2 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 2 | |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 2 | |
| Electrician | 2 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 1 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 1 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | 1 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 1 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |
| Pipefitting & Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | 1 | |
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 1 | |
| Sheet Metal Technology & Sheetworking | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 3,788 | 177 |
College of Southern Nevada has a graduation rate of 17%, which is among the 4% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 17% | 17% | 17% |
Publications & Citations
College of Southern Nevada has published 223 scientific papers with 1,766 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Medicine, Physics, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 6 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 | 10 |
| 2000 | 6 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 | 22 |
| 2002 | 3 | 17 |
| 2003 | 6 | 13 |
| 2004 | 8 | 17 |
| 2005 | 3 | 15 |
| 2006 | 5 | 19 |
| 2007 | 3 | 26 |
| 2008 | 4 | 34 |
| 2009 | 4 | 22 |
| 2010 | 6 | 42 |
| 2011 | 5 | 35 |
| 2012 | 9 | 38 |
| 2013 | 9 | 46 |
| 2014 | 11 | 50 |
| 2015 | 5 | 60 |
| 2016 | 10 | 61 |
| 2017 | 16 | 54 |
| 2018 | 13 | 74 |
| 2019 | 13 | 79 |
| 2020 | 9 | 106 |
| 2021 | 6 | 130 |
| 2022 | 13 | 241 |
| 2023 | 13 | 428 |
Notable alumni
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Bryce Harper
- Years
- 1992-.. (age 32)
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Bryce Aron Max Harper is an American professional baseball first baseman, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Washington Nationals from 2012 through 2018.
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Ryback
- Occupations
- television producerprofessional wrestlerbaseball player
- Biography
-
Ryback Reeves is an American former professional wrestler and YouTuber. He is best known for his tenure with WWE, where he performed under the ring name Ryback.
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Jacky Rosen
- Occupations
- politicianbusiness executivesoftware developer
- Biography
-
Jacklyn Sheryl Rosen is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Nevada since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the U.S. representative for Nevada's 3rd congressional district from 2017 to 2019.
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Ruben Kihuen
- Occupations
- politiciangraduate advisor
- Biography
-
Rubén Jesús Kihuen Bernal is an American politician and former member of the United States House of Representatives for Nevada's 4th congressional district, serving from 2017 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously was a member of the Nevada Senate from 2006 to 2016. He was Nevada's first Latino member of the U.S. House of Representatives and Kihuen described himself as the first "Dreamer" elected to Congress. In December 2017, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi called on Kihuen to resign in response to sexual misconduct allegations against him by a female campaign staff member, as reported by BuzzFeed. He refused to resign but did not run for reelection in 2018.
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Akidearest
- Occupations
- television producerYouTuber
- Biography
-
Agnes Yulo Diego, known online as Akidearest, is an American YouTuber. She is best known for discussing anime, manga, otaku culture and Japanese-related content on her YouTube channel.
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Barbara Cegavske
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Barbara Katherine Cegavske is an American businesswoman and politician, who is the former Secretary of State of Nevada from 2015 to 2023. She was a Republican member of the Nevada Senate, representing Clark County District 8 (map) from 2002 to 2014. Previously, she served in the Nevada Assembly from 1996 to 2001. According to her legislative biography, she was educated at Mayo High School in Rochester, Minnesota, and at Clark County Community College (now known as the College of Southern Nevada) in Las Vegas. With her husband, Tim, she was a 7-11 convenience store franchisee for thirteen years before seeking political office.
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Christopher Brian McCombs
- Occupations
- modelscreenwritertelevision actoractortarento
- Biography
-
Christopher Brian McCombs is an American actor and model. He is the creator, star, writer, and producer of the Japanese on demand series The Benza and its spin off series Benza English on Amazon Prime Video. He is known for portraying Michael in the Netflix original series Followers, and for stage roles such as Hoteye in the live action production of Fairy Tail. McCombs is fluent in Japanese, and has won several acting awards for his performances in English and Japanese alike.
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Victoria Seaman
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Victoria Seaman is an American politician, serving as a member of the Las Vegas City Council from the 2nd ward since 2019. A Republican, she formerly represented Clark County's District 34 in the Nevada Assembly from 2014 to 2016, as the first Republican Latina elected to the body.
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Frank Cifaldi
- Occupations
- archivistvideo game historian
- Biography
-
Frank Cifaldi is a video game preservationist, historian, and developer.
General info
| Alternative names | CSN |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Colors | navy, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 1,542 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6375 W. Charleston Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada, 89146-1164 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 642,000 |
| Phone | 7026515000 |