COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA (CSN)
- 6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
- Las Vegas, NV 89146
- OPEID College Code: 01036200
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- General Phone: (702) 651-5000
- President: Dr. Michael Richards
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 42,108
- College Alias: CSN
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The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is the largest public college in the state, offering mostly two-year courses throughout its Charleston, Cheyenne, and Henderson main campuses as well as nine other learning centers in the Las Vegas area. CSN was founded in 1971 as the Clark County Community College, opening its doors to a mere 400 students at the time. There are now over 40,000 students availing of more than 200 degrees and technical programs in the CSN schools of Arts and Letters, Applied Technologies, and the Engelstad School of Health Sciences, among others.
As its contribution to the community, CSN's Division of Workforce and Economic Development offers various training programs for workforce skills enhancement and career development. Since its inception in 2005, about 65,000 students have enrolled in courses for adult literacy, business services, occupational safety, and different technical programs.
High school students of Southern Nevada are accommodated by CSN via the Jumpstart Dual Credit Program. Jumpstart was designed to allow young students to earn early college credits at their respective schools. The CSN High School, on the other hand, provides high school courses for juniors and seniors who wish to attend classes at the CSN campus.
Establishments within CSN include a Fine Arts Gallery, Performing Arts Center, the Desert Garden Center, and the only public planetarium in Southern Nevada. Its Campus Child Care facility provides daycare services for student-parents to aid in their academic pursuits. CSN Henderson houses the Lied Field at Morse Stadium, home to the CSN Coyotes baseball team.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Website
- www.csn.edu

- Mission Statement
- The mission of the College of Southern Nevada is to implement the NSHE mission by identifying the needs
of the citizens of Southern Nevada and providing educational and support services to meet those needs in the
areas of general education, transfer preparation, vocational education, basic skills development, adult education
and community service. In meeting the needs of the community it serves the College provides student-centered services
that recognize the uniqueness of the individual, demonstrate excellence, utilize up-to-date facilities, emphasize comprehensive use of
technology, and rely upon the collaborative efforts of the College, the students and the community.
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public 4-Year Primarily Associates
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
- Great Basin College (GBC)
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Reno, NV 89557
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Carson City, NV 89703
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.csn.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $5.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CSN Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 45%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 10% | 23% | 32% | 9% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,248 | $3,592 | $762 | $906 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 13.6% | 13.7% | 11.9% |
| Number in Default | 132 | 144 | 151 |
| Number in Repayment | 968 | 1,050 | 1,261 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,010 | $1,921 | $1,763 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,010 | $1,921 | $1,763 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,198 | $7,630 | $7,148 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,100 | $9,350 | $7,628 |
| Other Expenses | $3,750 | $3,900 | $1,800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,750 | $3,900 | $1,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,810 | $2,921 | $2,763 |
| In-State | $2,810 | $2,921 | $2,763 |
| Out of State | $8,998 | $8,630 | $8,148 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $14,660 | $16,171 | $12,191 |
| In-State | $14,660 | $16,171 | $12,191 |
| Out of State | $20,848 | $21,880 | $17,576 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,560 | $6,121 | $4,563 |
| In-State | $6,560 | $6,121 | $4,563 |
| Out of State | $12,748 | $11,830 | $9,948 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 42,108 Undergraduate: 42,108
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 20,867 Female: 21,241
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 20,867 Female: 21,241
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 10,108 Part-Time: 32,000
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,108 Part-Time: 32,000
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 574 | 1% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 2,180 | 5% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1,328 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 6,942 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,258 | 15% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,133 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 7,072 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 4,543 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 3,191 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 4,039 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2,040 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 286 | 0.7% |
| Age Unknown | 276 | 0.7% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,302 | 1,178 | 1,124 |
| Faculty Status | 649 | 649 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 368 | 368 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,468 | 492 | 976 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,468 | 492 | 976 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 94 | 94 | - |
| Other Professionals | 311 | 164 | 147 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 429 | 428 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 234 | 234 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 38 | 37 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 121 | 121 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,591 (455) | $66,657 (249) | $64,303 (206) |
| Professor | $71,663 (309) | $72,002 (179) | $71,195 (130) |
| Instructor | $52,741 (146) | $52,987 (70) | $52,514 (76) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $77,485 (37) | $89,651 (16) | $68,215 (21) |
| Professor | $83,323 (20) | $90,108 (10) | $76,539 (10) |
| Instructor | $70,616 (17) | $88,890 (6) | $60,648 (11) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,426 (492) | $67,061 (265) | $63,517 (227) |
| Professor | $71,451 (329) | $72,094 (189) | $70,583 (140) |
| Instructor | $53,266 (163) | $54,546 (76) | $52,148 (87) |
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $138,000 | $73,000 | $65,000 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 53% | 47% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 42 | 24 | 18 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 42 | 24 | 18 |
| Baseball | 24 | 24 | - |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $49,500 | $25,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 4% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 4% |
| Female | 5% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 17% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| White | 5% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 6 |
| Drug Related | 10 | 11 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 6 | 6 |
| Vehicle Theft | 10 | 19 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
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