College of Southern Nevada: Statistics

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#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
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
100%
Aid receiving
80%
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.

Publications
223
Citations
1,766

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
172 / 878
Biology
119 / 862
Environmental Science
111 / 1,181
Political Science
110 / 510
Law
106 / 509
Sociology
94 / 557
Philosophy
87 / 290
Medicine
81 / 991
Physics
77 / 918
Geography and Cartography
76 / 927
Chemistry
69 / 934
Geology
65 / 975
Ecology
63 / 899
Engineering
63 / 423
Psychology
62 / 384
History
62 / 379
Computer Science
52 / 290
Archaeology
51 / 307
Paleontology
49 / 482
Mathematics
48 / 361
Business
38 / 171
Economics
38 / 659
Quantum and Particle physics
33 / 593
Botany
31 / 275
Biochemistry
31 / 265
Genetics
31 / 373
Art & Design
30 / 121
Linguistics
29 / 134
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
28 / 74
Pathology
28 / 161
Social Psychology
27 / 149
Statistics
27 / 297
Development Studies
26 / 566
Materials Science
25 / 110
Public Health
23 / 719
Health Science
22 / 132
Math Teachers
22 / 128
Education Majors
22 / 123
Organic Chemistry
21 / 116
Demography
20 / 284

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
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  7. Christopher Brian McCombs

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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

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