Western Nevada College
- 4 Year
- Carson City, NV
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Overview
Total enrollment
4,284- Location Carson City, Nevada
- Website wnc.edu
- Type Public 4 Year
- Setting Rural Fringe
- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- Housing No
- Level of Study Undergrad
Western Nevada College is a public community college located in Carson City, the capital of Nevada, approximately 30 miles south of Reno. The main campus occupies 209 acres on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, offering views of the Carson Valley and Eagle Valley. Established in 1971 as Western Nevada Community College, the institution serves a seven-county area through its main campus and satellite locations in Fallon and Minden. The college provides associate degrees, certificates, and workforce development programs, with notable strengths in nursing, manufacturing technology, and applied industrial technology. The Carson City campus features modern classroom facilities, a technology center, and laboratory spaces, though it operates as a commuter campus without on-campus housing options.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
Open AdmissionAnnual Cost to Attend
Nevada Resident Tuition
$4,168Out of State Resident Tuition
$12,834Breakdown
- Tuition $4,168
- Books and Supplies $940
- Other Fees $455
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,788
- Budget for Other Expenses $6,688
- Total One Year Cost $30,039
- Tuition $12,834
- Books and Supplies $940
- Other Fees $455
- Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $17,788
- Budget for Other Expenses $6,688
- Total One Year Cost $38,705
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Western Nevada College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Business. 49% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 10% in Health Professions, and 10% in Business.
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Liberal Arts and Humanities 49%
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Health Professions 10%
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Business 10%
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 6%
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Computer and Information Sciences 4%
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182564.
GPA calculator: Western Nevada College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026