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The Western Nevada College was established in 1971. The various campuses of the college are situated in Carson City, Fallon and Minden.
Western Nevada College also has a number of centers in addition to its main campuses:
- Fernley
- Hawthorne
- Lovelock
- Smith Valley
- Yerington
Western Nevada College offers several associate degrees and certificate programs in different areas of study like communications and fine arts, business and computer technology, mathematics, science, technology, social science, education, nursing and allied health, humanities, engineering and public service.
WNC’s sports teams are known as the Wildcats. They take part in sports like softball and baseball.
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Campus Location2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703-7399
USA
Main Tel: (775) 445-3000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Western Nevada College HighlightsWhere Western Nevada College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and mathematics.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 374 | 27 | | 1-2 year certificate | 45 | 12 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Western Nevada College was 4,820 in 2007 (2,549 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,763 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,148 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
Financial Aid: Western Nevada College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 47 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 24 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 4 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (1 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (68 awarded) - Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (2 awarded) - Building/Construction Finishing, Management, & Inspection
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (5 awarded) - Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
ENGINEERING (3 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (9 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
LAW (8 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (207 awarded) - American Sign Language (ASL)
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS (7 awarded) MECHANICS AND REPAIR (2 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (14 awarded) - Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (46 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (8 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (9 awarded) - Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (1 awarded) SCIENCE (3 awarded) SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (6 awarded) - Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (14 awarded) - Corrections
- Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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