Western Nevada College
Western Nevada College (WNC) is located in Carson City, Nevada. This public college was established in 1971 and is fully accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities. Several branches of this college serve the northwest Nevada area with the Carson City campus being the main facility. Western Nevada College gives students many different degrees and certificate opportunities including associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees and certificate opportunities in career-focused areas as well.
The WNC nursing program gives students a few options to consider. The school offers nursing assistant courses for those who wish to pursue careers as CNAs and a traditional associate's degree nursing program. This nursing program is fully approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing and it is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The curriculum is designed to give nursing students the knowledge and skills necessary to provide healthcare in diverse medical settings. It has a history of producing successful nurses and is very sought after by prospective nursing students.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students3,642 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| 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 | 10 | 35 |
| Certificate | 13 | 132 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 117 miles radius of Western Nevada College
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University of Nevada-Reno
25 miles away |
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Feather River Community College District
82 miles away |
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College of Medical Arts
93 miles away |
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Unitek College - Sacramento
97 miles away |
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California State University-Sacramento
98 miles away |
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Tri-County ROP
98 miles away |
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Curam College of Nursing
102 miles away |
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University of California-Davis
114 miles away |
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California State University-Chico
116 miles away |
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Healthcare College of California
117 miles away |
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Yakima Valley College
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 09/01/1975 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1993 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $15 |
| 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 | $95/credit | |
| In State Students | $95/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $200/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 | $4,275 | $4,275 | $9,000 |
| ADN | 70 | $6,650 | $6,650 | $14,000 |
| BSN | 125 | $11,875 | $11,875 | $25,000 |
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, 72% of Western Nevada College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 43% | $4,207 |
| Other Federal Grant | 9% | $643 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $1,175 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 28% | $1,057 |
| Federal Student Loans | 9% | $4,352 |
| Private Loans | -- | $15,000 |
$11,361
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,737 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,112 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,368 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,584 |
| Over $110,000$14,584 |
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Student Population
3,642
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,036
Women
1,606
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
61% |
|
Hispanic |
23% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Nevada state board of nursing.
