Great Basin College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6712 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1855 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1767 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 10 | In Nevada |
| #5469 of 6,198 | For Ecology |
| #5577 of 6,555 | For Geography and Cartography |
| #5949 of 6,876 | For Environmental Science |
| #5959 of 6,322 | For Geology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 2,936
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- 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.
207 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,680 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 | 1639 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 775 (27%) |
| Two or more races | 125 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 115 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 101 (4%) |
| Asian | 77 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 20 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0.7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0%) |
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
- $5,096
- Students receiving aid
- 65%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,690 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,690 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,283 |
| Fee in-district | $165 |
| Fee in-state | $165 |
| Fee out-of-state | $165 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 112 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $4,032 |
Great Basin College majors
Great Basin College has granted 122 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Great Basin College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 66 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 27 | 26 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | 17 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 38 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 24 | 6 |
| Science Technologies & Technicians, General | 26 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | 15 |
| Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician | 15 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | 11 |
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 4 | 10 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 13 | |
| Welding Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | |
| General Studies | 8 | |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 3 | 2 |
| Instrumentation Technology & Technician | 5 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 4 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 4 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Developmental Services Worker | 4 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 4 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Computer Graphics | 3 | |
| Human Services, General | 3 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology & CNC Machinist | 1 | |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 1 | |
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 315 | 122 |
Great Basin College has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 59% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Great Basin College has published 144 scientific papers with 2,189 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, and Paleontology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 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 | 86 |
| 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 | 4 | 181 |
General info
| Alternative names | GBC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 263 |
| 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 |