Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 010363
- Phone: (775) 445-3000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
nan%FINANCIAL AID RATE
74%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
22FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,766Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Western Nevada College (WNC)
2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV
Western Nevada College is also known as WNC, a community college that serves more than 5,000 students in a year. It offers 2 year, 4 years and PG courses for the community living in Northwest Nevada. The college has its main branch in Carson City, Nevada. Branches are located at Fallon and Mindens.
The college offers various associate degrees, certificate programs and many career building programs. Courses offered at WNC include ones on information technology, law, criminal justice, musical theatre amongst many others. Thus WNC offers the opportunity to choose from diverse career options or prepare for a university education ahead.
The college also offers specialized industrial training suited and optimized for those serving in an industry. Such programs are customized to suit time and location that are most convenient to the employees. Examples of such courses are bookkeeping, CCNA, Microsoft certifications etc.
WNC also reaches remote corners of the country and thus offers opportunities of getting quality education through its online course and distant learning programs.
It offers an attractive student teacher ratio, small class sizes and the opportunity of getting personalized career counseling.
Western Nevada College has an academic calendar that is semester based. Fees for in state candidates were $2700 and out of state tuition fees were $9345. WNC has 40:60, male-female ratio and an excellent demographic mix of students.
Western Nevada College is a great place to start your college at a fraction of the cost that you would be paying for university level education. With friendly teachers and the benefit of small classes, you really get more value for the money you are paying in the form of personalized attention and one on one interaction with the faculty.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Western Nevada College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $11,200. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $15 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $3,200-$3,900
- Out-of-State: $10,000-$12,510
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $100-$120 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $220-$260 per credit unit
- May offer prepaid tuition, allowing students to purchase tuition at current rates for future years.
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 74% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 72% | $4,568 |
Receiving Student Loans | 4% | $3,963 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Western Nevada College may offer services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Day care for children
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- * Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1993)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Western Nevada College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
Construction Trades
Engineering
Engineering Technology
Foreign Languages and Literature
- Sign Language (C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing Assistant (C)
- Nursing (A)
- EMT and Paramedic (C)
- Phlebotomy (C)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
- General Studies (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
Security and Protective Services
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Western Nevada College.
- Lassen Community College in Oakland, CA (101 miles away)
- Woodland Community College in Montgomery, AL (111 miles away)
- Los Medanos College in Sylmar, CA (139 miles away)
- Evergreen Valley College in Santa Rosa, CA (169 miles away)
- College of Marin in Sacramento, CA (172 miles away)
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 010363
- Phone: (775) 445-3000
- School Homepage