College of Southern Nevada
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This college was established back in 1971 and it serves around 34,000 students currently. This school has become a very important and prevalent part of the Nevada System of Higher Education. It provides students in the area with a large number of different educational opportunities. Students can pursue more than 70 different academic programs. There are over 180 degrees and certificates available, making it a great place to receive a varied education. The school even offers several bachelor degree opportunities in specific fields. Undergraduate degrees at CSN are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. There is also a renowned athletics department at this school and it competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I.
The CSN nursing program is great for students who want to receive a thorough nursing education. Students can pursue the practical nursing program or the associate degree in nursing program. Both programs will give students ample experience through classroom learning sessions and clinical experiences. Clinical practices will take place at various healthcare facilities in the area that are affiliated with the school. There is also an LPN to RN bridge program for existing LPN's. CSN nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students33,914 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio22:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 40 | 155 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 9 |
| Certificate | 76 | 475 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 185 miles radius of College of Southern Nevada
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University of Nevada - Las Vegas
6 miles away |
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Nevada Career Institute - Las Vegas
8 miles away |
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Nevada State College
20 miles away |
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Dixie State University
113 miles away |
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Southern Utah University
159 miles away |
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Four - D College - Victorville
162 miles away |
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Santa Barbara Business College - Rancho Mirage
175 miles away |
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California State University-San Bernardino
180 miles away |
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Sierra Pacific College
182 miles away |
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United Education International College (UEI), San Bernardino
185 miles away |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
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Cuyahoga Community College District
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Portland Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Austin Community College District
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Lone Star College System
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Tarrant County College District
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Tidewater Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Broward College
offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 09/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 11/01/1989 - Current |
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Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 02/01/2002 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $110/credit | |
| In State Students | $110/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $214/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $4,950 | $4,950 | $9,630 |
| ADN | 70 | $7,700 | $7,700 | $14,980 |
| BSN | 125 | $13,750 | $13,750 | $26,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 74% of College of Southern Nevada's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 51% | $4,347 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $684 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $986 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 21% | $900 |
| Federal Student Loans | 16% | $3,587 |
| Private Loans | -- | $3,000 |
$7,488
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,223 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,610 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,220 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,385 |
| Over $110,000$11,049 |
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Student Population
33,914
Undergrads
0
Graduates
19,436
Women
14,478
Men
27%
Full-time
73%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
32% |
|
White |
32% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Asian |
10% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
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Two or more races |
6% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Nevada state board of nursing.
