Las Vegas College
Tel:
(702) 567-1920
- 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 172 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Top Rankings
Las Vegas College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 19 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 | At least 2 but less than 4 years | Four or more years |
Institution Control | Private for-profit | Private, non-profit |
Total Faculty | 19 staff | 90 staff |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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 Institute�s 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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Las Vegas College is Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas (6.2 miles away).
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