Community College Of Southern Nevada
3200 E Cheyenne Ave, North las vegas, NV, 89030 - View a map of this school Map
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Our College focuses on the needs of the citizens of Southern Nevada by providing educational and support services to meet those needs in the areas of transfer preparation, general education, vocational education, basic skills development, adult education and community service.


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  Community College Of Southern Nevada Community College Avg.
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County Clark County, NV -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level 4 or more years At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 8,344 students 1,000 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 26,207 students 1,410 students
Total Enrollment 34,551 students 2,175 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 64% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 27% 47%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,896 $2,810
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 37% 28%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $854 $1,211
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 14% 11%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $592 $1,117
% Students Receiving Loans 10% 37%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $4,547 $3,048
School Notes:
  • Founded in 1971, CCSN is Nevada's largest institution of higher education and the 4th largest community college of its kind in the nation. CCSN operates in over 50 locations including 3 main campuses and 12 learning centers in 4 counties covering 42,000 square miles. With student success as our number one priority, CCSN educates over 35,000 students each semester in over 200 career fields featuring 80 associate degree and certificate programs. Our mission ensures that we serve the diverse needs of the residents of Southern Nevada by responding to the educational needs of the communities and businesses within the CCSN service area.
  • CCSN provides excellence in teaching within innovative, student centered education through active learning and appropriate technology. Our faculty steps outside traditional approaches, consistently demonstrating an adventurous and entrepreneurial spirit while our facilities reflect our commitment to the latest in technology.
  • Opened in 1974, the Cheyenne Campus is the oldest of our three main campuses. Most of the campus is housed under one roof and this creates a feeling of togetherness throughout the campus. Our student services areas are centralized making for easy access to critical areas such as Financial Aid and Testing & Assessment. Over 12,000 students take advantage of a very strong curriculum with more than 1100 courses offered on our campus. With a state-of-the-art Computer Lab staffed with highly qualified professionals, the Cheyenne Campus offers a comprehensive learning environment for our students.
  • Several key programs are located at the Cheyenne Campus. The Culinary Arts program is a model for many institutions across the country and has produced gold and silver medal winners in various national competitions. The Automotive Technology program is the national pilot program location for the GM Assessment Center and is the first outside location allowed to perform the General Motors/Raytheon GM Technician Hands-On Assessment Courses.
  • Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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