College Of Southern Nevada



General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Associate's--Public 4-year Primarily Associate's
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).


Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 40310
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 40310, 0
  • 40310
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 40310, 0
  • 40310
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 40310, 0
  • 40310
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 23.00, 77
  • 23.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 77, 23
  • 77%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 50.00, 50
  • 50.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 50, 50
  • 50%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 12.00, 88
  • 12.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 10.00, 90
  • 10.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 23.00, 77
  • 23.00%
  • White:
  • 44.00, 56
  • 44.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state $1,920 $1,763 $1,695
Out-state $7,629 $7,313 $6,657
Books and supplies $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (Off Campus) $9,350 $7,628 $7,628
Other (Off Campus) $3,900 $1,800 $1,800
Other (Off Campus with Family) $3,200 $1,800 $1,800
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
In-state
Off Campus $15,170 $11,191 $11,123
Off Campus with Family $5,120 $3,563 $3,495
Out-state
Off Campus $20,879 $16,741 $16,085
Off Campus with Family $10,829 $9,113 $8,457

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 48.00, 52
  • 48%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 46.00,21.00,36.00,12.00
  • Total grants: 46%
    Federal: 21%
    State/Local: 36%
    Institutional: 12%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 2536,3598,1002,540
  • Total grants: $7,676
    Federal: $3,598
    State/Local: $1,002
    Institutional: $540

Retention and Graduation Rates

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Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 37.00, 63
  • 37%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 0.00, 100
  • 0%
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 2.00, 98
  • 2%
  • White:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Ornamental Horticulture7-
Category total7-

Biological and biomedical sciences

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Biology/Biological Sciences, General5-
Category total5-

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping24-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General6-
Banking and Financial Support Services5-
Business Administration and Management, General246-
Business/Managerial Economics3-
Hospitality Administration/Management, General7-
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management62-
International Business/Trade/Commerce11-
Real Estate4-
Restaurant/Food Services Management6-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General2-
Tourism and Travel Services Management20-
Category total396-

Communication, journalism, and related programs

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric14-
Journalism1-
Category total15-

Communications technologies/technicians and support services

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects1-
Category total1-

Computer and information sciences and support services

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Computer Programming/Programmer, General3-
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst1-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications6-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician1-
Information Science/Studies19-
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager1-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design8-
Category total39-

Construction trades

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager9-
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector1-
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General3-
Electrician1-
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter2-
Category total16-

Education

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments8-
Elementary Education and Teaching92-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching1-
Secondary Education and Teaching34-
Special Education and Teaching, General19-
Category total154-

Engineering technologies/technicians

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD3-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician7-
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician6-
Engineering Technology, General4-
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology5-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician4-
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech2-
Category total31-

Engineering

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Civil Engineering, General2-
Category total2-

English language and literature/letters

ProgramAssociateBachelor
English Language and Literature, General10-
Category total10-

Family and consumer sciences/human sciences

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Child Care Provider/Assistant7-
Category total7-

Health professions and related clinical sciences

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other0-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician5-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist249
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician16-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)5-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician4-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist9-
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)170-
Occupational Therapist Assistant3-
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist5-
Physical Therapist Assistant11-
Pre-Veterinary Studies10-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist17-
Category total2799

Legal professions and studies

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Legal Assistant/Paralegal18-
Category total18-

Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities

ProgramAssociateBachelor
General Studies174-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies203-
Category total377-

Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician14-
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician4-
Category total18-

Personal and culinary services

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Culinary Arts/Chef Training25-
Category total25-

Philosophy and religious studies

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Philosophy3-
Category total3-

Physical sciences

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Chemistry, General3-
Category total3-

Precision production

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking1-
Welding Technology/Welder1-
Category total2-

Psychology

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Psychology, General39-
Category total39-

Science technologies/technicians

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other89-
Category total89-

Security and protective services

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Corrections1-
Criminal Justice/Police Science18-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies17-
Fire Science/Fire-fighting11-
Juvenile Corrections2-
Category total49-

Social sciences

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Anthropology7-
Political Science and Government, General1-
Social Sciences, General12-
Sociology19-
Category total39-

Transportation and materials moving

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew4-
Category total4-

Visual and performing arts

ProgramAssociateBachelor
Art/Art Studies, General5-
Commercial Photography13-
Graphic Design12-
Interior Design4-
Music, General1-
Category total35-
Grand total16639

Varsity Athletic Teams

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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

NJCAA Division I Men Women
Baseball 24 -
Softball - 20

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Commission on Massage Therapy Accreditation2009-04-01-Accredited
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities1975-09-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1977-12-08-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation2000-07-28-Accredited
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education1997-11-01-Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education1996-10-30-Accredited
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education2006-03-08-Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission1989-11-01-Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission2002-02-01-Accredited