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Western Nevada College

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Overview

Founded in 1971, the Western Nevada College is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Carson City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nevada. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Western Nevada College (WNC) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Western Nevada College (WNC) offers 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 in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this US higher education organization a non-selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WNC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University 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 Ratenon-selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym WNC
Founded 1971
Motto Start Here, Go Anywhere
Colours Blue and yellow
Mascot Wildcats
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Western Nevada College general video presentation.

University Location

Address 2201 West College Parkway
Carson City
89703-7399 Nevada
United States
Western Nevada College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Western Nevada College Phone Number +1 (775) 445 3000
Western Nevada College Fax Number +1

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Western Nevada College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Western Nevada College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Western Nevada College's admission information.

Western Nevada College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Western Nevada College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Western Nevada College a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Western Nevada College's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


Western Nevada College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Western Nevada College's Admission Office Admission Office

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


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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Western Nevada College.

Western Nevada College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Western Nevada College has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Western Nevada College's Control Type Control Type

Western Nevada College is a public higher education institution.


Western Nevada College's Entity Type Entity Type

Western Nevada College is a non-profit higher education institution.


Western Nevada College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Western Nevada College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Western Nevada College does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Western Nevada College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Size & Setting Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, higher part-time institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Western Nevada College's main facilities:


Western Nevada College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. 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



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Western Nevada College's main services:


Western Nevada College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Western Nevada College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

Western Nevada College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

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

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Western Nevada College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


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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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


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)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Western Nevada College's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Western Nevada College's Facebook page Western Nevada College's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Western Nevada College's X (formerly Twitter) page Western Nevada College's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Western Nevada College's YouTube channel Western Nevada College's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Western Nevada College's Instagram page Western Nevada College's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Western Nevada College's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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