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College of Southern Nevada

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world rank  2149

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Overview

Founded in 1971, the College of Southern Nevada is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Las Vegas (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Nevada. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. College of Southern Nevada (CSN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this US higher education organization a non-selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CSN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

College of Southern Nevada's Control Typepublic

Entity

College of Southern Nevada's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

College of Southern Nevada' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

College of Southern Nevada's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenon-selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym CSN
Founded 1971
Colours Navy and gold
Video Presentation

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University Location

Address 6375 West Charleston Boulevard
Las Vegas
89146-1164 Nevada
United States
College of Southern Nevada's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
College of Southern Nevada Phone Number +1 (702) 651 5000
College of Southern Nevada Fax Number +1

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following College of Southern Nevada's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify College of Southern Nevada's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This College of Southern Nevada's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at College of Southern Nevada.

College of Southern Nevada: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
Not reported

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic College of Southern Nevada's admission information.

College of Southern Nevada's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


College of Southern Nevada's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has College of Southern Nevada a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

College of Southern Nevada's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


College of Southern Nevada's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


College of Southern Nevada's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for College of Southern Nevada.

College of Southern Nevada's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

College of Southern Nevada has an enrollment range of 25,000-29,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


College of Southern Nevada's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 500-599 academic employees (Faculty).


College of Southern Nevada's Control Type Control Type

College of Southern Nevada is a public higher education institution.


College of Southern Nevada's Entity Type Entity Type

College of Southern Nevada is a non-profit higher education institution.


College of Southern Nevada's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


College of Southern Nevada's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

College of Southern Nevada does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official College of Southern Nevada's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Size & Setting Four-year, large, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, higher part-time institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of College of Southern Nevada's main facilities:


College of Southern Nevada's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

College of Southern Nevada's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 49,854 physical volumes, 1,424 physical media, 189,663 digital/electronic media and 146 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 37 full-time employees, including 14 librarians. College of Southern Nevada's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

College of Southern Nevada's Housing University Housing

Not reported


College of Southern Nevada's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of College of Southern Nevada's main services:


College of Southern Nevada's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

College of Southern Nevada's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported

College of Southern Nevada's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

College of Southern Nevada's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

College of Southern Nevada's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


College of Southern Nevada's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

College of Southern Nevada is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1975


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important College of Southern Nevada's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the College of Southern Nevada 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

College of Southern Nevada's Facebook page College of Southern Nevada's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

College of Southern Nevada's X (formerly Twitter) page College of Southern Nevada's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

College of Southern Nevada's YouTube channel College of Southern Nevada's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

College of Southern Nevada's Instagram page College of Southern Nevada's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

College of Southern Nevada's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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