Western Nevada College Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Western Nevada College is a public certificate and vocational school in Carson City, Nevada, enrolling about 1,910 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,732 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,168. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,987 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,168
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,732 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,910 39.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 54.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,614
- Room & Board: $17,788 annual estimate
Western Nevada College: what the data shows
Common questions about Western Nevada College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Western Nevada College?
Western Nevada College is located in Carson City, NV (ZIP 89703-7399).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Western Nevada College public or private?
Western Nevada College is a Public institution.
How much does Western Nevada College cost?
Published tuition: $4,168 in-state, $12,834 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $12,732.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,678 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,828 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,359 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,074 |
| $110,001+ | $13,645 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,672.
How big is Western Nevada College?
Total enrollment: 1,910 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 5,614 students.
About 39% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Western Nevada College?
150%-time completion rate: 41.00%.
What do graduates of Western Nevada College earn?
Median earnings: $36,917 six years after entry; $41,987 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
17.54% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Western Nevada College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (247 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (148 completions)
- Physical Sciences, General (136 completions)
- General Studies (61 completions)
- 00.0460 (57 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (57 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (52 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (52 completions)
- Engineering Technologies (17 completions)
- Real Estate (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Western Nevada College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.00%; median earnings $41,987 at 10 years; net price $12,732. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,168
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Western Nevada College was $4,168.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,732
2024 Value
In 2024 Western Nevada College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,732.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,928 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,732 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,672 4-Year In-State Tuition
$51,336 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$17,788 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$940 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,896 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$91,584 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Western Nevada College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
2.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Western Nevada College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Western Nevada College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,700 | $9,345 | $8,637 |
| 2014 | $2,700 | $9,345 | $8,107 |
| 2015 | $2,805 | $9,450 | $8,844 |
| 2016 | $2,910 | $9,555 | $9,733 |
| 2017 | $3,045 | $9,823 | $10,454 |
| 2018 | $3,158 | $10,071 | $10,960 |
| 2019 | $3,428 | $10,618 | $10,819 |
| 2020 | $3,548 | $11,025 | $9,764 |
| 2021 | $3,748 | $11,434 | $10,637 |
| 2022 | $3,838 | $11,739 | $13,373 |
| 2023 | $3,920 | $12,019 | $12,424 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Western Nevada College reported total enrollment of about 1,910 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (50.2%), Hispanic or Latino (34.2%), and Two or More Races (6.0%). About 17.54% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
39.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Western Nevada College in 2024 is 1,910 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,614 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 50.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
41.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Western Nevada College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 26% male / 74% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 87% male / 13% female
- Physical Sciences, General: 52% male / 48% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Western Nevada College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$41,987 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.01% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
724.44% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Western Nevada College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 247 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 148 completions
3. Physical Sciences, General: 136 completions
4. General Studies: 61 completions
5. 00.0460: 57 completions
6. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 57 completions
7. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 52 completions
8. Business Administration and Management, General: 52 completions
9. Engineering Technologies: 17 completions
Most popular programs at Western Nevada College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Western Nevada College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Western Nevada College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,883
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,479
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Western Nevada College is a public institution located in Carson City, NV, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Physical Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,910 students. Student body composition includes White (50.2%), Hispanic or Latino (34.2%), Two or More Races (6.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.00%. Approximately 17.54% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Carson City, NV 89703-7399
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Western Nevada College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Western Nevada College located?
Western Nevada College is located in Carson City, NV.
How much does Western Nevada College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,168 and average net price is $12,732 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,788 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Western Nevada College?
Western Nevada College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,614 students, White (50.2%), Hispanic or Latino (34.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Western Nevada College?
About 54.3% of students at Western Nevada College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Western Nevada College earn?
Median earnings are $36,917 six years after entry and $41,987 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Western Nevada College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Western Nevada College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
Is Western Nevada College public or private?
Western Nevada College is a public institution located in Carson City, NV.
Is Western Nevada College an HBCU?
No. Western Nevada College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Western Nevada College a tribal college?
No. Western Nevada College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Western Nevada College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Western Nevada College reports 34.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Western Nevada College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Western Nevada College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Nevada college costs
- Nevada colleges by ROI
- Nevada trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Nevada
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.