Great Basin College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6685 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1854 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1766 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 10 | In Nevada |
| #5658 of 6,082 | For Ecology |
| #5703 of 6,199 | For Geology |
| #6213 of 6,798 | For Environmental Science |
| #6282 of 6,422 | For Geography and Cartography |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,197
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- gbcnv.edu
Great Basin College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Great Basin College 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.
167 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,998 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Great Basin College 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
| White | 1811 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 809 (26%) |
| Two or more races | 146 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 145 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 102 (3%) |
| Asian | 92 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 16 (0.5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2 (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
- $5,865
- Students receiving aid
- 68%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,608 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,608 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,872 |
| Fee in-district | $165 |
| Fee in-state | $165 |
| Fee out-of-state | $165 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 110 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $4,032 |
Great Basin College majors
Great Basin College has granted 107 bachelor's degrees across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Great Basin College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 77 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 30 | 25 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | 18 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 32 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 29 | |
| Science Technologies & Technicians, General | 20 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 10 | 8 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | 12 |
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 4 | 12 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 15 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 14 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | |
| General Studies | 13 | |
| Human Services, General | 11 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 8 | |
| Welding Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | 4 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 5 | |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology & CNC Machinist | 5 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 4 | 1 |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 4 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 3 | |
| Corrections | 2 | |
| Developmental Services Worker | 2 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Computer Graphics | 1 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | |
| General Office Occupations and Clerical Services | 1 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 332 | 107 |
Great Basin College has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 54% | 43% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Great Basin College has published 114 scientific papers with 1,500 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Medicine, Chemistry, Paleontology, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 | 11 |
| 2006 | 4 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 | 20 |
| 2008 | 2 | 25 |
| 2009 | 6 | 37 |
| 2010 | 2 | 48 |
| 2011 | 1 | 42 |
| 2012 | 9 | 61 |
| 2013 | 5 | 54 |
| 2014 | 4 | 63 |
| 2015 | 4 | 62 |
| 2016 | 7 | 71 |
| 2017 | 10 | 89 |
| 2018 | 4 | 100 |
| 2019 | 8 | 112 |
| 2020 | 7 | 164 |
| 2021 | 12 | 170 |
| 2022 | 3 | 147 |
| 2023 | 6 | 180 |
General info
| Alternative names | GBC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 253 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1500 College Parkway Elko, Nevada, 89801 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 21,000 |
| Phone | 7753272228 |