College of Southern Nevada

6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146

Tel: (702) 651-5000

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.

School Highlights

College of Southern Nevada serves 31,023 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is higher than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.
College of Southern Nevada is one of 4 community colleges within Clark County, NV.
The nearest community college to College of Southern Nevada is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Las Vegas (4.8 miles away).

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College of Southern Nevada places among the top 20% of community colleges in Nevada for:

The teacher population of 763 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	College of Southern Nevada	(NV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Private, for profit
Total Faculty	763 staff	40 staff

The student population of College of Southern Nevada has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The College of Southern Nevada diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	31,023 students	3,024 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	41:1	37:1

# Full-Time Students	8,178 students	919 students

# Part-Time Students	22,845 students	2,105 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	10%	8%

% Hispanic	26%	24%

% Black	11%	8%

% White	38%	47%

% Hawaiian	2%	1%

% Two or more races	4%	3%

% Non Resident races	1%	1%

% Unknown races	7%	7%

Diversity Score	0.76	0.70

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$35,500	$30,300

The public in-state tuition of $2,700 is equal to the state average of $2,700. The in-state tuition has grown by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,345 is equal to the state average of $9,345. The out-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,700	$2,700

Out-State Tuition Fees	$9,345	$9,345

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	67%	90%

Median Debt for Graduates	$10,500	$11,591

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,500

Total Sports Offered	3 sports
Sports	Baseball, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Softball, Volleyball

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) creates opportunities and changes lives through access to quality teaching, services, and experiences that enrich our diverse community. The largest and most ethnically diverse higher education institution in Nevada, CSN is Southern Nevada’s community college and has three main campuses in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson and multiple sites and centers. Students can choose from 150 degree and certificate options in more than 90 areas of study, including over 25 degree and certificate programs available entirely online. Led by President Michael Richards, the college is divided into six academic schools and the non-credit Division of Workforce & Economic Development, which provides workforce training, personal enrichment and customized business training opportunities for the community. There are lots of ways for students to get involved at CSN. The college boasts a national champion NJCAA baseball team, an equally competitive softball team, one of the largest honors societies in the nation for community colleges, an active student government and many student clubs.

The nearest community college to College of Southern Nevada is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Las Vegas (4.8 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Nevada public community colleges, the average tuition 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 $15,288 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Nevada community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Nevada is College of Southern Nevada. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.