University Of Southern Nevada
Location and Contact Information
11 Sunset WayHenderson, NV 89014
USA
Main Tel: (702) 990-4433
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
The University of Southern Nevada is located in Henderson, Nevada. The college was established by Dr. Harry Rosenberg in 1999. It was originally known as the Nevada College of Pharmacy. Commonly abbreviated as USN, the college has a branch campus in South Jordan, Utah. The college offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs. The college offers courses in areas like pharmacy, business administration, nursing and dental medicine. The college also offers continuing education programs to its students. USN has the following academic divisions:
- College of Dental Medicine
- College of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy
USN has an active Greek life, comprising of organizations like Phi Delta Chi, Kappa Psi and Phi Lambda Sigma. The college also has a number of other student organizations, including the USN Hiking Club, the Student Nurses Association, the Student Government Association and the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in medicine.
- High faculty salary.
- Large number of students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Other academic year.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
University Of Southern Nevada participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
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| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
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(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to University Of Southern Nevada:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Sinai School of Medicine | New York, NY | 902 |
| 2 | Albany College of Pharmacy | Albany, NY | 1,525 |
| 3 | St Louis College of Pharmacy | Saint Louis, MO | 1,191 |
| 4 | New England College of Optometry | Boston, MA | 461 |
| 5 | University of North Texas Health Science Center | Forth Worth, TX | 1,225 |
| 6 | Southern California College of Optometry | Fullerton, CA | 385 |
| 7 | Texas A&M Health Science Center | College Station, TX | 1,695 |
| 8 | Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Boston, MA | 3,909 |
| 9 | Samuel Merritt University | Oakland, CA | 1,311 |
| 10 | Midwestern University | Downers Grove, IL | 1,998 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 182 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 50 | 1 |
| Master | 6 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 46 |
Students
Student enrollment was 785 in 2009-2010 (893 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 20% of enrolled students and graduate students are 80%.
Students under 25 years old represent 32% of the student body. About 6% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
University Of Southern Nevada offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Professional Practice).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
MEDICINE
- Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)