Western Nevada College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6447 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1795 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1708 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 10 | In Nevada |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,582
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- wnc.edu
Western Nevada College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Western Nevada 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.
699 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,051 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Western Nevada 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 | 1975 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 939 (27%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 229 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 197 (6%) |
| Asian | 89 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 61 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 17 (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
- $6,579
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,383 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,383 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,284 |
| Fee in-district | $455 |
| Fee in-state | $455 |
| Fee out-of-state | $455 |
Western Nevada College majors
Western Nevada College has granted 21 bachelor's degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western Nevada College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 272 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 95 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 48 | |
| General Studies | 43 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 13 | |
| Project Management | 13 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 12 | |
| Building & Construction Site Management & Manager | 8 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 7 | |
| Deaf Studies | 7 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | |
| Building Construction Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 3 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Machine Tool Technology & Machinist | 2 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Accounting | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 553 | 21 |
Western Nevada College has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 16% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 31% | 37% |
Publications & Citations
Western Nevada College has published 34 scientific papers with 223 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, History, Geography and Cartography, Biology, Sociology, Political Science, Law, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 | 5 |
| 2005 | 1 | 4 |
| 2006 | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 | 1 | 12 |
| 2012 | 0 | 7 |
| 2013 | 2 | 12 |
| 2014 | 0 | 16 |
| 2015 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | 0 | 13 |
| 2018 | 1 | 14 |
| 2019 | 5 | 11 |
| 2020 | 4 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 | 17 |
| 2022 | 1 | 21 |
Notable alumni
-
DJ Peters
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Donald Scott Peters is an American professional baseball pitcher and former outfielder in the Texas Rangers organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants.
General info
| Alternative names | WNC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1971 |
| Motto | Start Here, Go Anywhere |
| Colors | blue, yellow |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 279 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2201 West College Parkway Carson City, Nevada, 89703-7399 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 59,000 |
| Phone | 7754453000 |