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College of Southern Nevada
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College of Southern Nevada Academics
The College of Southern Nevada is a two-year college with three campuses—Charleston, Cheyenne, and Henderson—all in the Las Vegas area. It offers over 200 undergraduate degrees in fields ranging from dental hygiene to applied sciences to general studies.
The college is home to its School of Advanced and Applied Technologies; School of Arts and Letters; School of Business, Hospitality and Public Services; School of Education, Behavioral and Social Sciences; School of Health Sciences; School of Science and Mathematics; and Division of Workforce and Economic Development.
CSN also features an online learning program, with degrees in arts, applied sciences, business, and general studies. Moreover, students can work online toward certificates of achievement in business management, criminal justice, hotel management, and numerous other fields.
College of Southern Nevada Admissions
The College of Southern Nevada has a very simple admissions policy. The college is open to all applicants 18 or older who have a high school or GED-equivalent diploma. Students do not need to submit transcripts.
International applicants must apply through the International Center, and must also provide proof of personal finances and English proficiency. Moreover, international students must purchase health insurance through the International Center, as foreign health insurance policies are not accepted.
Both domestic and international students can apply online. A detailed web site helps students work through the admissions process.
College of Southern Nevada Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to students who need help paying for college. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Student Aid form.
Many Nevada residents attending the College of Southern Nevada take advantage of the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship, an award based on high school academic performance.
College of Southern Nevada Students
The College of Southern Nevada has more than 30 clubs and organizations that students can join and acquire leadership skills outside of the classroom. The CSN Actor’s Guild, American Sign Language Club of CSN, Latino Student Alliance, Photography Club, and Alpha Xi Beta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa are just some of these organizations.
The college has three locations in southern Nevada, all of them close to the attractions—and temptations—of Las Vegas. On-campus points of interest include the Performing Arts Center on the Cheyenne campus, which features performances by both students and professionals. The Fine Arts Gallery, also at the Cheyenne campus, features exhibits from local and national artists. In addition, the CSN Department of Ornamental Horticulture operates the Desert Garden Center at the Charleston campus.
Day care is available at both the Cheyenne and Charleston campuses. All three campuses have libraries, and students can renew library materials online and return books to any of the three libraries or the main library of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, regardless of where the book was checked out.
College of Southern Nevada Athletics
The College of Southern Nevada has teams in two sports, men’s baseball and women’s softball. Both teams, nicknamed the Coyotes, compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association.
The men’s baseball team won the 2003 National Junior College World Series. Five years later, five Coyotes were selected in the 2008 Major League Baseball amateur draft.
The college also offers an extensive intramural program. Sports include flag football, basketball, racquetball, indoor and outdoor soccer, bowling, dodgeball, and volleyball.
Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,763 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
17 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
N/A / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
35,414 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Las Vegas, NV 89146-1164
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,265 (18,265 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 7,122 (2.51 people per house) |
| Families | 4,582 (3.01 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,436 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,304 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 148 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 235 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 14,381 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,578 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public 4-year Primarily Associate's
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very large two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | 2 |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending College of Southern Nevada?
Ranks 3334th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,643 | $1,643 | $7,028 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $120 | $120 | $120 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $59 | $59 | $119 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,763 | $2,763 | $8,313 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $12,191 | $12,191 | $17,741 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $4,563 | $4,563 | $10,113 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,642  $1,763 |
$1,642  $1,763 |
$6,557  $7,313 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $850  $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,910  $7,628 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,800  $1,800 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,800  $1,800 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does College of Southern Nevada use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does College of Southern Nevada accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
College of Southern Nevada Ranks 2111th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,858 | 398 |  21% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $838 | 635 |  34% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $537 | 212 |  11% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,523 | 131 |  7% |
| Any financial aid type | 965 |  52% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at College of Southern Nevada?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 5 | 1 | 6 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,410 | 1,981 | 3,391 |
Hispanic | 3,575 | 3,625 | 7,200 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,918 | 2,664 | 4,582 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 150 | 206 | 356 |
White Non-Hispanic | 7,714 | 8,629 | 16,343 |
Race Unknown | 1,819 | 1,717 | 3,536 |
| Total | 16,591 | 18,823 | 35,414 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at College of Southern Nevada?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 10 | 9 | 19 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 34 | 48 | 82 |
Hispanic | 42 | 46 | 88 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 38 | 39 | 77 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 6 | 2 | 8 |
White Non-Hispanic | 175 | 178 | 353 |
Race Unknown | 23 | 30 | 53 |
| Total | 328 | 352 | 680 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at College of Southern Nevada.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 162 | 237 | |
| 72 | 156 | 228 | |
| 71 | 122 | 193 | |
| 38 | 150 | 188 | |
| 39 | 71 | 110 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
College of Southern Nevada Ranks 1029th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $60,539 ($62,067 male / $58,623 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 478 (266 male / 212 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $6,227,993 |
College of Southern Nevada Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is primarily a two-year college in Clark County, Nevada, with one four-year degree. The Department consists of the Public Safety (Non Sworn) members and its Police Force (Sworn State of Nevada Category 1 Police Officers) In 2004 The College moved forward with its plan to start a police department by hiring a Chief and Deputy Chief of Police. CCSN police officers are peace officers with full police powers. CCSN Police are responsible for the safety and well being of all CCSN students, faculty, staff and visitors, as well as enforcing the laws and regulations of the state of Nevada, the many municipalities that the college campuses are located in, as well as the rules and regulations of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
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