Las Vegas College

170 North Stephaine Suite 145
Henderson, NV 89074

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Mission of Las Vegas College is to provide men and women of all ages with the practical skills, education and training needed to excel in their chosen fields. The college thus provides an invaluable and timely service to society by preparing candidates to meet and exceed existing needs in the employment arena. We are totally committed to this objective and to the success of our students.

School Highlights

Las Vegas College serves 97 students (51% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.

Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 62%.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Las Vegas College	(NV) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional	Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Private, non-profit
Total Faculty	20 staff	38 staff

The student population of Las Vegas College has declined by 87% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 48:1 over five years.

The Las Vegas College diversity score of 0.83 is more than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.

Total Enrollment	97 students	2,852 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	5:1	37:1

# Full-Time Students	49 students	707 students

# Part-Time Students	48 students	2,145 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	13%	8%

% Hispanic	16%	27%

% Black	14%	9%

% White	31%	38%

% Hawaiian	5%	1%

% Two or more races	5%	5%

% Non Resident races	5%	5%
% Unknown races	9%	6%

Diversity Score	0.83	0.76

College Completion Rate	62%	58%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$26,500	$30,300

The public in-state tuition of $15,000 is more than the state average of $5,160. The in-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $15,000 is more than the state average of $10,476. The out-state tuition has grown by 16% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$15,000	$5,160

Out-State Tuition Fees	$15,000	$10,476

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	83%	76%

Median Debt for Graduates	$9,500	$10,620

Median Debt for Dropouts	$4,750	$6,228

Acceptance Rate	54%	55%

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Las Vegas College was founded by Betty Krolak in 1979 under the name Krolak Business Institute. Barbara A. and E. T. Paulus purchased the Institute in December of 1980 and incorporated it under the name of TO-Ba Corporation. The Institute was granted a license to award Associate degrees on January 7, 1986, and the Instituteï¿½s name was changed to Las Vegas Business College. The college was acquired by Rhodes Colleges, Inc. on October 17, 1996. At that time, the name of the institution was changed to Las Vegas College. To better accomodate the needs of the students and community, Las Vegas College added the Henderson, NV campus in addition to its Las Vegas location. In 2005, the Las Vegas Campus merged with the Henderson campus. Our programs emphasize real-world training that is tailored to meet the needs of potential employers. The fields of study focus on industries that offer solid, long-term career opportunities for graduates. Here at our campus, we maintain a well-defined program philosophy of providing a quality education that emphasizes practical skills; employ a highly skilled and dedicated faculty; and cater to students seeking a strong knowledge base and the experience needed to succeed in their chosen fields. Las Vegas College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award occupational associate's degrees and diplomas.

The nearest community college to Las Vegas College is The Art Institute of Las Vegas (2.6 miles away).