Founded in 1971, the Western Nevada College is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Carson City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Nevada. Officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, Western Nevada College (WNC) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Western Nevada College (WNC) 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. WNC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Western Nevada College |
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Acronym | WNC |
Founded | 1971 |
Motto | Start Here, Go Anywhere |
Colours | Blue and yellow |
Mascot | Wildcats |
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Address | 2201 West College Parkway Carson City 89703-7399 Nevada United States |
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The following Western Nevada College'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 Western Nevada College's academic range and degree level offering.
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2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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International students |
10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) |
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uniRank publishes below some basic Western Nevada College's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Western Nevada College a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.
Western Nevada College's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Western Nevada College.
Western Nevada College has an enrollment range of 3,000-3,999 students making it a small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).
Western Nevada College is a public higher education institution.
Western Nevada College is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Western Nevada College does not have any religious affiliation.
The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States... learn more
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.
uniRank provides below the official Western Nevada College's Carnegie classification.
Basic Classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
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Size & Setting | Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential institution |
Enrollment Profile | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
Undergraduate Profile | Four-year, higher part-time institution |
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Undergraduate Instructional Program | Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges |
Graduate Instructional Program | Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate) |
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uniRank provides below an overview of Western Nevada College's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
Western Nevada College's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 21,288 physical volumes, 1,500 physical media, 28 digital/electronic media and 46 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 12 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Western Nevada College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.Not reported
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uniRank provides below an overview of Western Nevada College's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
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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.This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.
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.
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Western Nevada College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
1975
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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.
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