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WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE (WNC)

  • 2201 West College Parkway
  • Carson City, NV 89703
  • OPEID College Code: 01036300
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  • General Phone: (775) 445-3000
  • President: Dr. Carol Lucey
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 5,229
  • College Alias: WNC
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Western Nevada College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
Accreditation
  • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Higher Part-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Two-Year
 
 
 
Western Nevada College Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
 
    Admission Fees
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
 
    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.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving10%37%52%26%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,285$2,765$2,969$1,421
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)13.4%6.8%10.5%
Number in Default231221
Number in Repayment171175200
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
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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2009-102008-092007-08
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$1,793
Out of State Tuition and Fees$8,198$7,629$7,148
Books and Supplies$1,310$1,100$1,100
 
Housing Expenses
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,180$9,180$8,550
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,400
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$2,500$2,500$2,400
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$3,320$3,020$2,863
In-State$3,320$3,020$2,893
Out of State$9,508$8,729$8,248
Off Campus
In-District$15,000$14,700$13,813
In-State$15,000$14,700$13,843
Out of State$21,188$20,409$19,198
Off Campus with Family
In-District$5,820$5,520$5,263
In-State$5,820$5,520$5,293
Out of State$12,008$11,229$10,648
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
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.
 CertificateAssociateBachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology-1-
Biophysics-2-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting215-
Bookkeeping-2-
Business Administration-3-
Commerce426-
Real Estate-2-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-8-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other2--
Computer Programming---
Computer Systems Networking1--
 
Construction Trades
Building and Construction Finishing, Management and Inspection, Other-3-
Building and Construction Site Management--3
Construction Trades, Other---
 
Education
Education, Teaching Individuals with Hearing Impairments-11-
 
Engineering
Engineering-4-
 
Engineering Technology
Architectural Drafting Cad-3-
Drafting and Design---
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology---
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Child Care Provider16-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
American Sign Language2--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Licensed Practical Nurse---
Nursing-46-
Surgical Technology---
Medical Records Technology2--
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Paralegal-1-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies-77-
Liberal Arts-110-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-9-
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Auto Mechanics Technology14-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-1-
Geology and Earth Science---
Physics---
 
Precision Production
Machine Tool Technology11-
Welding Technology23-
 
Science Technology
Science Technologies, Other-2-
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections---
Corrections, Other119-
Criminal Justice---
Police Science-2-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Commercial and Advertising Art11-
Music, Other---
Art Studies-3-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,229
    • Undergraduate: 5,229
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 2,091 Female: 3,138
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,091 Female: 3,138
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,526 Part-Time: 3,703
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,526 Part-Time: 3,703
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien10.02%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown922%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 183046%
Ages 18-1991918%
Ages 20-2166813%
Ages 22-2460912%
Ages 25-2970013%
Ages 30-344559%
Ages 35-393306%
Ages 40-4963812%
Ages 50-654849%
Age Over 651222%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees607199408
Faculty Status511119392
Tenured Faculty59563
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service33461273
Primarily Instruction33461273
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial24231
Other Professionals15638118
Technical and/or Paraprofessional937716
Clerical And Secretarial423111
Skilled Crafts33-
Service and/or Maintenance28253
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,150 (61)$75,182 (31)$71,051 (30)
Professor$76,444 (49)$77,418 (26)$75,344 (23)
Instructor$59,699 (12)$63,555 (5)$56,945 (7)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,150 (61)$75,182 (31)$71,051 (30)
Professor$76,444 (49)$77,418 (26)$75,344 (23)
Instructor$59,699 (12)$63,555 (5)$56,945 (7)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$111,058$70,603$40,455
Ratio (%)100%64%36%
 
Participants
All Athletes493316
Unduplicated Athletes493316
Baseball3333-
Softball16-16
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$41,330$33,859
Assistant Coaches--$520
 
Coaches
All Coaches312
Baseball11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students20%
 
By Gender
Male18%
Female21%
 
By Race
American Indian17%
Black33%
Asian40%
Hispanic26%
White17%
Unknown22%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Robbery-1
Burglary-1
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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