by our College Data Analytics TeamWestern Nevada College is a public institution in Carson City, Nevada enrolling 1,910 undergraduates. It has an on-time graduation rate of 41%, above the national average of 33%. College Factual ranks it #1,983 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in its 2027 Best Colleges ranking (top 38%), and its Value for Your Money analysis rates it a Fair Price.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Western Nevada College ranks #1,983 of 5,159 colleges nationwide in College Factual’s 2027 Best Colleges ranking, placing it in the top 38%.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
Western Nevada College was awarded 5 badges in the 2027 rankings.
College Factual ranked WNC as #1,983 out of 5,159 colleges and universities in the country on its 2027 Best Colleges list.
WNC is also ranked #12 on the Best Colleges in Nevada list.
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Learn more about Western Nevada College admissions.
The student to faculty ratio at Western Nevada College is about average at 15 to 1. This ratio is often used to gauge how many students might be in an average class and how much time professors will have to spend with their students on an individual level. The national average for this metric is 15 to 1.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at Western Nevada College is 100%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at WNC for first-time, full-time students is 41%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Western Nevada College.
In the current academic year, there are 1,910 undergraduates at WNC.
Get more detailed information on the diversity at Western Nevada College.
The typical net cost at WNC is $17,140. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $11,678 | $11,828 | $14,359 | $15,074 | $13,645 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of WNC, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At WNC, approximately 3% of students took out student loans averaging $6,771 a year. That adds up to $27,084 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 17.6%. This is significantly higher than the national default rate of 10.1%, which means you could have trouble paying back your student loans if you take any out. Get more details about paying for Western Nevada College.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from Western Nevada College with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $41,987 in their early years. This is about 15% less than the average pay for college graduates overall. However, graduates with your major may make more.
See which majors at Western Nevada College make the most money.
Western Nevada College is a public institution situated in Carson City, Nevada. The location of the school is great for students who enjoy the amenities of city life. Get more details about the location of Western Nevada College.
Get in touch with Western Nevada College can be found below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703-7399 |
| Phone: | 7754453000 |
| Website: | www.wnc.edu |
In the latest year of available data, students from 15 majors graduated from Western Nevada College. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 1,058 | NA |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 290 | $28,160 |
| Precision Metal Working | 166 | NA |
| General Physical Sciences | 130 | NA |
| Construction | 87 | NA |
| Nursing | 50 | $70,457 |
| Business Administration & Management | 44 | NA |
| Industrial Production Technology | 38 | NA |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | 32 | NA |
| General Engineering Technology | 26 | NA |
1,907 students took at least one online class at Western Nevada College.
Online courses are a great option for busy, working students as well as for those who have scheduling conflicts and want to study on their own time. As time goes by, expect to see more and more online learning options become available.
Learn more about online learning at Western Nevada College.
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Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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