Great Basin College
- The mission of Great Basin College is to provide superior, student-centered, post-secondary education in central and northeastern Nevada. We provide five types of educational opportunities: university transfer courses, occupational and technical studies, developmental courses, community education and selected baccalaureate programs, along with student support services and special business-education partnerships.
School Highlights
Great Basin College serves 3,852 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,852 students
- In-state tuition: $2,700
- Out-state tuition: $9,345
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 42%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Great Basin College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 289 teachers has grown by 125% over five years.
Great Basin College
(NV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Total Faculty
289 staff
90 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Great Basin College has grown by 27% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five years.
The Great Basin College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,852 students
3,852 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
1,022 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
2,830 students
2,830 students
# Undergraduate Students
1,022 students
950 students
# Graduate Students
14 students
14 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
116 students
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
19%
32%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
58%
38%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.73
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,800
$32,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,700 is equal to the state average of $2,700. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% 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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,700
$2,700
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,345
$9,345
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,500
$10,900
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,483
$5,423
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Founded in 1967, Elkoans bootstrapped a community college, the state's first. Its founders, who called themselves the "Yo Yo Club" because of the ups and downs of the project, had rallied townspeople to the cause. A stir for a technical college had begun in the early 1960s. Fred Harris and Mark Chilton offered land in 1962 on the Mountain City Highway to the university regents for a campus. But the regents, amused, focused on surging Southern Nevada, which was to become the University of Nevada-Las Vegas in 1968. Our occupational and technical studies are developed to meet the demands of the local economy. Our programs lead to immediate and meaningful employment for our students. For the employer, we provide short- and long-range training programs that create a productive workforce that knows how to learn and to work in harmony with others. Elizabeth Griswold Hall, the College's newest residential hall, has opened its doors to students. Griswold Hall is another convenient option for new and continuing students. This hall is fully outfitted with high-speed Internet connections, a game room, group and individual study nooks, laundry rooms, and kitchen facilities. The Residence Suites on campus also offer apartment style living for individual and family students. Great Basin College is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. GBC is a member college of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Great Basin College is College of Southern Idaho (137.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
315 Falls Ave.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-9554
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-9554
137.0 miles
| 7,927 students
Stevens-Henager College
Public
1444 Entertainment Avenue
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 383-4540
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 383-4540
191.7 miles
| 225 students
Carrington College-Boise
Private for-profit
1122 N. Liberty St.
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 377-8080
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 377-8080
193.2 miles
| 454 students
College of Western Idaho
Public
5500 East Opportunity Drive
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 562-3000
Nampa, ID 83687
(208) 562-3000
195.1 miles
| 10,580 students
Eagle Gate College-Layton
Private for-profit
915 N 400 W
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 546-7500
Layton, UT 84041
(801) 546-7500
198.6 miles
| 262 students
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