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Best Nevada Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 community colleges serving 68,129 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 California include Las Vegas College.
Nevada community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 66%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 22:1.

Top Ranked Nevada Community Colleges (2025)

College
Location
Students
Las Vegas College
Private for-profit
8410 Rafael Rivera Way
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 567-1920
| 820 students
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas
Private for-profit
5870 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 798-5511
| 286 students
Carrington College-Las Vegas
Private for-profit
5740 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 140
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 688-4300
| 349 students
Carrington College-Reno
Private for-profit
5580 Kietzke Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 335-2900
| 486 students
College of Southern Nevada
Public
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5000
| 39,628 students
Deep Springs College
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Private, non-profit
HC 72 Box 45001
Dyer, NV 89010
(760) 872-2000
| 24 students
Great Basin College
Public
1500 College Parkway
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 327-2228
| 4,472 students
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Las Vegas
Private, for profit
1451 Center Crossing Road
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 365-7690
| 587 students
Nevada Career Institute
Private for-profit
3231 North Decatur Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 893-3300
| 281 students
Northwest Career College
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Private for-profit
7398 Smoke Ranch Road, Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 254-7577
| 1,576 students
Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas
Private for-profit
3333 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 458-9650
| 1,080 students
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 673-7000
| 13,613 students
Western Nevada College
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Public
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 445-3000
| 4,927 students
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Community Colleges in Nevada (Closed)

School
Location
Students
1421 Pullman Dr.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 856-2266
| 362 students
2300 Corporate Circle, Suite 100
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 558-5404
| 412 students

Overview

This State (NV)
Total Faculty
90 staff
Number of Programs Offered
12

Student Body

Total Enrollment
4,141 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
# Full-Time Students
820 students
# Part-Time Students
3,321 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
396 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
820 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,555 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
9%
% Hispanic
34%
% Black
9%
% White
34%
% Hawaiian
2%
% Two or more races
7%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
3%
Diversity Score
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
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
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
Acceptance Rate
90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Nevada?
There are 13 community colleges serving 68,129 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.
What is community college diversity score in Nevada?
Community colleges in Nevada have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Nevada?
Community colleges in Nevada have approximately 66% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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