Top Nevada Community Colleges

  • For the 2018-19 school year, there are 11 top community colleges located throughout Nevada (4 public colleges and 7 private colleges), serving 53,803 students.
  • For Nevada 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 (view national tuition costs).
  • Nevada community colleges have a diversity score of 0.70, which is higher than the national average of 0.65 (view national diversity statistics).
  • Minority enrollment is 53% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 37:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(NV) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
8%
Hispanic
24%
Black
8%
White
47%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
3%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
7%
NV All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Nevada Community Colleges by Town (2018-19)

  • College Location Students
  • The Art Institute of Las Vegas
    Private, for profit
    2350 Corporate Circle
    Henderson,  NV  89074
    (702)369-9944
    952 students
  • Career College of Northern Nevada
    Private, for profit
    1421 Pullman Dr.
    Sparks,  NV  89434
    (775)856-2266
    401 students
  • College of Southern Nevada
    Public
    6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
    Las Vegas,  NV  89146
    (702)651-5000
    31,023 students
  • Deep Springs College
    Private, non-profit
    HC 72 Box 45001
    Dyer,  NV  89010
    (760) 872-2000
    27 students
  • Everest College-Henderson
    Private, for profit
    170 North Stephaine Suite 145
    Henderson,  NV  89074
    (702)567-1920
    800 students
  • Great Basin College
    Public
    1500 College Parkway
    Elko,  NV  89801
    (775)738-8493
    3,024 students
  • Kaplan College-Las Vegas
    Private, for profit
    3535 W. Sahara Avenue
    Las Vegas,  NV  89102
    (702)368-2338
    944 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
  • Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas
    Private, for profit
    3333 East Flamingo Road
    Las Vegas,  NV  89121
    (702)458-9650
    988 students
  • Truckee Meadows Community College
    Public
    7000 Dandini Blvd
    Reno,  NV  89512
    (775)673-7000
    11,106 students
  • Western Nevada College
    Western Nevada College Photo - Brian Sandoval, 18, helps Physics professor Tom Herring with a demonstration during College Day at Western Nevada College on March 10, 2017, in Carson City.
    Public
    2201 West College Parkway
    Carson City,  NV  89703
    7754453000
    3,951 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Nevada (NV)
Recent Articles
Hikes in Stafford Loan Rates Could Spell Trouble for Some Community College Students
Hikes in Stafford Loan Rates Could Spell Trouble for Some Community College Students
We report on the recent increases in Stafford Loan Rates, which have led to some community colleges across the country discontinuing this option for financial aid.
An In-Depth Guide to Financing Options for Community College
An In-Depth Guide to Financing Options for Community College
Attending college is expensive but there are options for financing beyond just student loans. Keep reading to learn more.
5 Tips for Premed Students Attending Community College
5 Tips for Premed Students Attending Community College
College is expensive enough without the added cost of medical school on top of it. If you're on a pre-med track, consider taking some of your prerequisites at community college. Keep reading to learn more.
Quick Links
Most Popular Articles