Great Basin College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6634 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1811 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1723 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 10 | In Nevada |
| #5500 of 6,226 | For Ecology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,320
- 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.
223 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,039 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 | 1736 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 980 (30%) |
| Two or more races | 185 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 133 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 100 (3%) |
| Asian | 91 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 16 (0.5%) |
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
- $6,129
- Students receiving aid
- 61%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,758 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,758 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,718 |
| Fee in-district | $165 |
| Fee in-state | $165 |
| Fee out-of-state | $165 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 117 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $4,032 |
Great Basin College majors
Great Basin College has granted 109 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Great Basin College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 78 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 31 | 10 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 19 | 17 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 34 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 26 | 8 |
| Science Technologies & Technicians, General | 26 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 6 | 11 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | 8 |
| General Studies | 15 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 12 | |
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 11 | |
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 4 | 7 |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 10 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 6 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | |
| Welding Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 5 | |
| Developmental Services Worker | 5 | |
| Human Services, General | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 3 | |
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Computer Graphics | 2 | |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology & CNC Machinist | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 2 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 1 | |
| Environmental & Natural Resources Management and Policy, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 317 | 109 |
Great Basin College has a graduation rate of 41%, which is among the 26% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 41% | 49% | 34% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Great Basin College has published 148 scientific papers with 2,346 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, Engineering, and Paleontology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 |
| 2001 | 4 | 2 |
| 2002 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 12 |
| 2004 | 0 | 12 |
| 2005 | 1 | 32 |
| 2006 | 6 | 23 |
| 2007 | 4 | 36 |
| 2008 | 1 | 37 |
| 2009 | 7 | 51 |
| 2010 | 2 | 61 |
| 2011 | 3 | 57 |
| 2012 | 9 | 87 |
| 2013 | 5 | 74 |
| 2014 | 4 | 70 |
| 2015 | 9 | 80 |
| 2016 | 9 | 88 |
| 2017 | 13 | 134 |
| 2018 | 7 | 134 |
| 2019 | 10 | 139 |
| 2020 | 6 | 206 |
| 2021 | 15 | 212 |
| 2022 | 4 | 189 |
| 2023 | 7 | 211 |
| 2024 | 5 | 184 |
| 2025 | 4 | 198 |
General info
| Alternative names | GBC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 284 |
| 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 |