Western Nevada College Photo - Brian Sandoval, 18, helps Physics professor Tom Herring with a demonstration during College Day at Western Nevada College on March 10, 2017, in Carson City.

Best Nevada Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 community colleges serving 53,543 students in Nevada (4 public colleges and 9 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Nevada is approximately $2,700 per year for in-state students and $9,345 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,315 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in Nevada include Las Vegas College and Northwest Career College.
Minority enrollment is 66%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 31:1.

Top-Ranked Nevada Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Las Vegas College
Private for-profit
8410 Rafael Rivera Way
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 567-1920
Enrollment: 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Private-state tuition: $15,000 Minority enrollment: 82%
Northwest Career College
Northwest Career College Photo
Private for-profit
7398 Smoke Ranch Road, Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 254-7577
Enrollment: 3,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Acceptance rate: 90% Private-state tuition: $14,499 Minority enrollment: 85%
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas
Private for-profit
5870 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 798-5511
Enrollment: 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Carrington College-Las Vegas
Private for-profit
5740 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 140
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 688-4300
Enrollment: 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Carrington College-Reno
Private for-profit
5580 Kietzke Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 335-2900
Enrollment: 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
College of Southern Nevada
Public
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5000
Enrollment: 28,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $2,700 Out-state tuition: $9,345 Minority enrollment: 75%
Deep Springs College
Deep Springs College Photo
Private, non-profit
HC 72 Box 45001
Dyer, NV 89010
(760) 872-2000
Enrollment: 27 students
Great Basin College
Public
1500 College Parkway
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 327-2228
Enrollment: 3,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 In-state tuition: $2,700 Out-state tuition: $9,345 Minority enrollment: 46%
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Las Vegas
Private, for profit
1451 Center Crossing Road
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 365-7690
Enrollment: 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Private-state tuition: $13,447 Minority enrollment: 65%
Nevada Career Institute
Private for-profit
3231 North Decatur Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 893-3300
Enrollment: 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas
Private for-profit
3333 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 458-9650
Enrollment: 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Minority enrollment: 74%
Truckee Meadows Community College
Public
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 673-7000
Enrollment: 10,885 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Acceptance rate: 90% In-state tuition: $2,700 Out-state tuition: $9,345 Minority enrollment: 51%
Western Nevada College
Western Nevada College Photo - Western Nevada College Graphic Communications professor Jayna Conkey (left) helps a student.
Public
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 445-3000
Enrollment: 4,284 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 In-state tuition: $2,700 Out-state tuition: $9,345 Minority enrollment: 46%
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Community Colleges in Nevada (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2300 Corporate Circle, Suite 100
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 558-5404
Enrollment: 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 93% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 57%

Overview

This State (NV)
Total Faculty
36 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9

Student Body

Total Enrollment
3,225 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
# Full-Time Students
587 students
# Part-Time Students
2,638 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
467 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,030 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
8%
% Hispanic
35%
% Black
10%
% White
34%
% Hawaiian
1%
% Two or more races
7%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
3%
Diversity Score
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$2,700
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,345
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,315
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,631
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,125
Acceptance Rate
90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Nevada?
There are 13 community colleges serving 53,543 students in Nevada.
How much do community colleges cost in Nevada?
The average tuition for community colleges in Nevada is approximately $2,700 per year for in-state students and $9,345 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,315.
What are the top-ranked community colleges in Nevada?
The top-ranked community colleges in Nevada include Las Vegas College and Northwest Career College.
How diverse are community colleges in Nevada?
Community colleges in Nevada have approximately 66% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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