About Western Nevada College

Founded in 1971, Western Nevada College. is a college. Located in Nevada, which is a city setting in Nevada, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 3,569 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Western Nevada College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 17:1. There are 52 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Western Nevada College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee15
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at WNC are considered , with ,1% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Western Nevada College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
57%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
43%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
7%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
79%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
56%
“We bought the gear”
22%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
36%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
7%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
71%
“They keep regular office hours”
29%
“They”re always available”
79%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
21%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
64%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
21%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
14%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
86%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
57%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
43%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
7%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
21%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
79%
“I feel extremely safe”
22%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
56%
“We bought the gear”
22%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
36%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
57%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
7%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
71%
“They keep regular office hours”
29%
“They”re always available”
79%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
21%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
14%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
64%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
21%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
14%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
86%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    14 Students rated on-campus housing 1.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    13 Students rated off-campus housing 2.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    20 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    20 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    20 Students rated class size 4.2 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    19 Students rated school activities 2.8 stars. 5 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    20 Students rated local services 3.3 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    20 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

Western Nevada College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Western Nevada College?

19 Students rated Western Nevada College

Abigail - 04/14/2021

Western Nevada College is an acceptable college that I am very grateful to be in. It has amazing learning opportunities and it is a school that provides support to their students. The professors are exceptional at their jobs and always available. It is an amazing school to attend and the class sizes are small so it is very personal to each student.

Kaitlin - 02/21/2020

I do jump start through the high school so I think it is great the professors come to the high school so that we can get college credits. I will be graduating high school with a year of college complete, which I have not been able to find at any other college.

Allie - 12/17/2019

I think that Western Nevada College is a great school. All of the teachers there are always there to help you whether or not it's 6 o'clock at night or 12 pm on the weekend. The teachers are super supportive and great at their jobs. The school is very nice as well. All of the buildings on campus are very nice!

David - 10/22/2019

At the present time, I have only attended online WNC classes, but that is enough to definitely conclude that WNC is a great community college! I plan to eventually move on to the University of Nevada-Reno, but this community college was a great place to start getting to know what college is really like: more rigorous academics, but enjoyable class content as well. I have visited the campus on a few occasions, and those few visits were very pleasant as well. If you want to kick off your college experience, then WNC is for you!

Western Nevada College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Western Nevada College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Western Nevada College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    In retrospect, it is extremely predictable that someone as naieve as a highschool student would lose all inhibition to achieve in order to gain a false sense of acceptance. It begins once you enter the coveted lifestyle of a highschool student and will end the moment you cross the threshold of commencement. If given the chance to advise an 18 year old me, I would simply state that it is better to excel in front of judgemental peers than be viewed inadequate by the admissions office of the only college you wanted to attend. I will not claim to have done poorly in the college I ended up attending, having had a 3.3 GPA and making the deans list 3 semesters in a row. But I know that if I had only seen past the facade of a teenage angst a little sooner, I would have found myself in a much more prestigious school than the one I attend now. If I could give advice to myself as a senior; I would tell myself that I am worth much more than an invite to homecoming and would make sure to remember the exact day of the PSAT's.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    The best part about my school is the small class sizes. I have the oppurtunity to actually speak with my professors face to face . It really makes learning a lot easier.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The campus is not full of very many lively young full time students, so it is kind of boring. Instead there are a lot of kids going part time as well as older people that have chosen to go back to school.

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  5. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I dont think there is much about is frustrating as for me going college is challenge.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Modern and nice.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known that there is very little social scene before I came. It would have been nice to know people that were alittle more like minded.

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of person that should attend this school is someone looking to further their education, is goal oriented, and its a great start to finding a better college in other areas. If you are looking to transfer to a university out of state or in another city Western Nevada College is a good place to begin.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about the teachers and the availability of classes. The teachers, due to the low student to teacher ratio, have the availability to give individuals the assistance they need, and are also able to answer questions during lecture. This is usually the case in a lecture hall with 100 plus students found at a university. The availability of classes is simply amazing because there is more than one campus a person can go to, as well as the option to take an on-line class.

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  10. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are friendly, willing to help in my classes when needed, and I always feel comfortable around them.

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  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Sports Program I think.

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I have not attended any other college. I chose this college because it is close to my home and I also have the convinence of doing classes on line. Everyone at the college is very helpful with any questions I may have and they respond quickly. I'm not sure if a bigger colllege would have that so called customer service a smaller college may have.

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  13. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    In this school any person can come to attend if the person is willing to create their own future with better benifits for their family.

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Student Body

Students

55%

female

45%

male

3,569

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

1%

Out-Of-State

99%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
22%
% White or Caucasian
64%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

78% of students attending Western Nevada College receive some sort of financial aid. 47% were awarded federal grants. While 9% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$9,555

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,400

Books and Supplies

$9,220

Room and Board

20,175

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$9,063
$30 - $48K
$9,868
$48 - $75K
$11,036
$75 - $110K
$13,429
$110K & UP
N/A

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