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    Information Summary

    Ranks 3643rd for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Henderson, NV

    Total Population81,839 (81,837 urban / 2 rural)
    Households31,150 (2.61 people per house)
    Families21,395 (3.07 people per family)
    Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
    Pop. — African American4,043
    Pop. — Asian5,701
    Pop. — Pacific Islander908
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native985
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)70,200
    Pop. — Other3,549

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Special Focus Institutions — Other health professions schools

    UndergraduateN/A
    GraduateN/A
    Undergraduate PopulationN/A
    EnrollmentExclusively graduate/professional
    Size & SettingN/A

    General Characteristics

    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Calendar SystemOther academic year
    Years of college work required2
    Variable TuitionNo

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Southern Nevada?

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $25,000 $25,000 $25,000
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $2,250 $2,250 $2,250
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    FT Graduate Tuition $26,712 $26,712 $26,712
    FT Graduate Required Fees $750 $750 $750
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family N/A N/A N/A
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family N/A N/A N/A

    Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

      In State Out of State
    Pharmacology Degree — Tuition $32,703 $32,703
    Pharmacology Degree — Required Fees $600 $600

    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 N/A trend  N/A N/A trend  N/A N/A trend  N/A
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies N/A trend  N/A
    On-Campus – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    On-Campus – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does University of Southern Nevada use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsN/A
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordN/A / N/A / N/A
    College Prep. CompletionN/A
    RecommendationsN/A
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresN/A
    TOEFLN/A
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadNo
    Weekend CollegeYes
    Teacher CertificationNo

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does University of Southern Nevada accept?

    Dual CreditNo
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)No

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentNo
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm CapacityN/A
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room FeeN/A
    Board FeeN/A

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at University of Southern Nevada?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    N/A33
    Black Non-Hispanic
    4812
    Hispanic
    71219
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    5290142
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    N/A33
    White Non-Hispanic
    73102175
    Race Unknown
    92130
    Total 145 239 384

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at University of Southern Nevada.

      Men Women Total
    42 75 117
    4 2 6
    N/A N/A N/A

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students are successful graduates?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Business Administration and Management, General 1 4 1 6
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
    Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 2 7 43 1 64 117
    Total 2 7 44 1 68 1 123

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    University of Southern Nevada ranks 420th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system No
    Average FT Salary $70,870 ($72,055 male / $69,091 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 20 (12 male / 8 female)
    Total Benefits $319,066

    University of Southern Nevada Summary

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    The University of Southern Nevada is a university located in the city of Henderson, Nevada with satellite campus located in South Jordan, Utah. The university is a graduate-only institution, and offers a doctoral degree in pharmacy, a bachelor’s degree in nursing and the Master of Business Administration degree.

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