by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,495 undergraduates in 2020, Western Nevada College is a small, public college located in Carson City, Nevada. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Western Nevada College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Western Nevada College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Western Nevada College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Western Nevada College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Western Nevada College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Western Nevada College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Western Nevada College for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Western Nevada College does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Western Nevada College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Western Nevada College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,495 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,175 (33.6%). Part-time attendance was 2,320 (66.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,175 | 2,320 | 3,495 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Western Nevada College is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Western Nevada College #2191 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Western Nevada College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Western Nevada College Diversity Guide.
Western Nevada College has a total of 50 student athletes, 29 men and 21 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $672,917 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $647,176 |
| Net | $25,741 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Western Nevada College Athletics
