GREAT BASIN COLLEGE (GBC)
- 1500 College Pky
- Elko, NV 89801
- OPEID College Code: 00697700
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- General Phone: (775) 738-8493
- Interim President: Carl Diekhans
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 3,647
- College Alias: GBC
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Great Basin College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- 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
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.gbcnv.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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Other Campus Locations
- College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV 89146
325 Miles Away - Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV 89512
230 Miles Away
- University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NV 89557
232 Miles Away - Western Nevada College (WNC)
Carson City, NV 89703
242 Miles Away
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 41%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 4% | 21% | 14% | 14% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,139 | $3,313 | $772 | $2,596 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 11.6% | 10.5% | 5.5% |
| Number in Default | 17 | 12 | 12 |
| Number in Repayment | 146 | 114 | 215 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,010 | $1,920 | $1,763 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,010 | $1,920 | $1,763 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,198 | $7,629 | $7,148 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,790 | $4,790 | $4,600 |
| Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,800 | $5,800 | $5,600 |
| Other Expenses | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $9,400 | $9,310 | $8,963 |
| In-State | $9,400 | $9,310 | $8,963 |
| Out of State | $15,588 | $15,019 | $14,348 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $11,910 | $11,820 | $11,363 |
| In-State | $11,910 | $11,820 | $11,363 |
| Out of State | $18,098 | $17,529 | $16,748 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,110 | $6,020 | $5,763 |
| In-State | $6,110 | $6,020 | $5,763 |
| Out of State | $12,298 | $11,729 | $11,148 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,647 Undergraduate: 3,647
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,292 Female: 2,355
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,292 Female: 2,355
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,126 Part-Time: 2,521
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,126 Part-Time: 2,521
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 6 | 0.2% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 244 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 434 | 12% |
| Ages 18-19 | 650 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 381 | 10% |
| Ages 22-24 | 343 | 9% |
| Ages 25-29 | 380 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 282 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 255 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 462 | 13% |
| Ages 50-65 | 346 | 9% |
| Age Over 65 | 114 | 3% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 574 | 209 | 365 |
| Faculty Status | 294 | 107 | 187 |
| Tenured Faculty | 44 | 44 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 255 | 68 | 187 |
| Primarily Instruction | 255 | 68 | 187 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 47 | 39 | 8 |
| Other Professionals | 15 | 15 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 257 | 87 | 170 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 46 | 38 | 8 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 23 | 23 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,152 (63) | $65,569 (33) | $62,594 (30) |
| Professor | $68,385 (43) | $70,999 (23) | $65,379 (20) |
| Instructor | $55,052 (20) | $53,079 (10) | $57,026 (10) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,923 (5) | $60,923 (5) | - (-) |
| Professor | $63,771 (1) | $63,771 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $60,211 (4) | $60,211 (4) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,101 (68) | $63,500 (38) | $62,594 (30) |
| Professor | $68,017 (44) | $70,215 (24) | $65,379 (20) |
| Instructor | $54,088 (24) | $51,989 (14) | $57,026 (10) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 49%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 28%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 26% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 30% |
| Female | 22% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 14% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| White | 26% |
| Unknown | 20% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | - | 6 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | - | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 1 | 2 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009