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College of Southern Nevada

College of Southern Nevada honors fifty-five years of impact in Las Vegas with three main campuses and numerous learning centers across the southern state. Public four-year institution offering diverse programs for student success.

Las Vegas, NVCity: Large
$7,293AVG NET PRICE
28.6KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023

THE SIGNATURE

College of Southern Nevada Report Card

Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.

The College of Southern Nevada is a public four-year institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. It honors fifty-five years of impact through access, innovation and student success. With three main campuses in the greater Las Vegas Metropolitan area and several Learning Centers throughout the southern half of the state, the college offers an ideal location for students to explore their educational journey.

The institution provides a variety of options for Federal Aid and Scholarships to help students pursue education without worry. Students can choose from over 189 programs of study across various disciplines including health sciences, business, and hospitality. The campus community includes nine competitive sports teams and a spirited cheer squad representing the college with pride as Coyotes.

Alumni numbers exceed one million, thriving in Southern Nevada and beyond.

AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
SettingCity: Large
Calendarsemester

GETTING IN

Admissions

Prospective students can meet with Admissions to apply now for enrollment at the College of Southern Nevada. The college provides a variety of options for Federal Aid and Scholarships to support financial needs during the application process.

APPLICATION FEE

Undergraduate application fee $20.

WHAT IT COSTS

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.

Source: IPEDS 2023

IN-STATE TUITION & FEES

$4,110/yr

Out-of-state: $12,209/yr. Nevada residents pay roughly 66% less.

Net price by income band

$0–$30,000
$30,001–$48,000
$48,001–$75,000
$75,001–$110,000
$110,001+

AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID

$7,293/yr

▼ 6% since 2020-2140% receive aid

Average aid package $4,547.

IN THE CLASSROOM

Academics

Students can choose from over 189 programs of study available across the campuses including Art and Design, Business, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary Arts, and Public Safety among others.

Source: IPEDS 2023

Student–faculty ratio

20:1

Undergrad majors

9

Undergraduate majors and programs

MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY

Project Management.60.2%
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist.8.9%
Deaf Studies.6.5%
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.6.5%
Fire Services Administration.4.9%
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.4.9%

CAMPUS LIFE

Campus & Housing

Campus housing shows how many students live on-campus — which means nearby housing can be essential to the college experience.

Setting

City: Large

AFTER GRADUATION

Student outcomes

What graduates earn and how reliably they land work — the bottom-line return on the degree.

Source: College Scorecard 2025

Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry

$38,087

Working after 10 yrs

79.2%

Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.

Earning more than a high-school graduate

60.8%

60.8% of students out-earn the typical high-school graduate — a core measure of mobility.

Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics. University Apartments is not affiliated with College of Southern Nevada.