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Overview

Western Nevada College is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Carson City, Nevada, United States. Founded in 1971, Western Nevada College (WNC) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. WNC provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. International applicants are eligible to apply. WNC also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, financial aid and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Western Nevada College's Control Typepublic

Entity

Western Nevada College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Western Nevada College' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall-sized

Selectivity

Western Nevada College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot available

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym WNC
Founded 1971
Motto Start Here, Go Anywhere
Colours Blue and yellow
Mascot Wildcats
Video Presentation n.a.

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Location

Address 2201 West College Parkway
Carson City
89703-7399 Nevada
United States
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Western Nevada College Phone Number (775) 445 3000
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Website

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Recognition and Accreditation

Western Nevada College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Western Nevada College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1975


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Western Nevada College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Western Nevada College as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Western Nevada College Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Western Nevada College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Western Nevada College's academic range and degree level offering.



Western Nevada College: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes
B&S Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Western Nevada College Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Western Nevada College Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Western Nevada College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Western Nevada College.



Western Nevada College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) Not reported
International
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) Not reported

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Western Nevada College Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Western Nevada College website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Western Nevada College Admission Info


Western Nevada College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Western Nevada College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Western Nevada College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Western Nevada College has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Western Nevada College's acceptance rate is not available.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Western Nevada College's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Western Nevada College's Admission Office Admission Office

2201 West College Parkway
Carson City 89703
(775) 445 3277


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Western Nevada College's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Western Nevada College Size and Profile


Western Nevada College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Western Nevada College has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Western Nevada College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Western Nevada College's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Western Nevada College's Control Type Control Type

Western Nevada College is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Western Nevada College's Entity Type Entity Type

Western Nevada College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Western Nevada College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Western Nevada College's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


Western Nevada College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Western Nevada College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Western Nevada College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Western Nevada College is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Western Nevada College Facilities


Western Nevada College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Western Nevada College's Library
Western Nevada College's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 21,288 physical volumes, 1,500 physical media, 28 digital/electronic media and 46 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 12 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Western Nevada College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Western Nevada College's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Western Nevada College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Western Nevada College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Western Nevada College Services


Western Nevada College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Western Nevada College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Western Nevada College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.


Western Nevada College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Western Nevada College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Western Nevada College Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Western Nevada College Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Western Nevada College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)


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Social Media

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Nevada College public or private?

Western Nevada College is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Western Nevada College profit or non-profit?

Western Nevada College is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Western Nevada College in terms of enrollment?

Western Nevada College has a student enrollment ranging from 3,000 to 3,999, making it a small-sized institution.

What is the size of Western Nevada College in terms of academic staff?

Western Nevada College's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.

Is Western Nevada College a coeducational institution?

Western Nevada College is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Western Nevada College use?

Western Nevada College adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is Western Nevada College affiliated with?

None.

Does Western Nevada College admit international students?

Yes.

What is Western Nevada College's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Western Nevada College's acceptance rate is not available. This university has a non-selective, open-admission policy for all prospective students.

How much does it cost to attend Western Nevada College WNC?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro). International students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Western Nevada College WNC located?

Western Nevada College is located in Carson City, Nevada, United States. Address: 2201 West College Parkway.

Is Western Nevada College WNC accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Western Nevada College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (since 1975).

Does Western Nevada College offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Western Nevada College offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Western Nevada College have a university library?

Yes Western Nevada College's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 21,288 physical volumes, 1,500 physical media, 28 digital/electronic media and 46 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 12 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Western Nevada College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Western Nevada College provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Western Nevada College have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Western Nevada College offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Western Nevada College offer career services?

Yes

Does Western Nevada College offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Does Western Nevada College have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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