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Community College of Southern Nevada

General Information

Name: Community College of Southern Nevada
Address: 6375 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146-1164
Phone:

  • General information: (702) 651-4000
  • Financial aid office: (702) 651-5918
  • Admissions office: (702) 651-4060

Website: www.ccsn.nevada.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 4-year or above
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$1,695$1,642$1,590
        Out-of-state$6,657$6,557$6,282
Books and supplies$1,000$850$850
Living arrangement
Off-campus
        Room and board$7,628$6,910$6,910
        Other expenses$1,800$1,800$1,800
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$1,800$1,800$1,800

Total expenses   
In-state
        Off-campus$12,123$11,202$11,150
        Off-campus with family$4,495$4,292$4,240
Out-of-state
        Off-campus$17,085$16,117$15,842
        Off-campus with family$9,457$9,207$8,932

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 64%
  • Federal grants: 27%
  • State/local grants: 37%
  • Institutional grants: 14%
  • Student loans: 10%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2896
  • State/local grants:$854
  • Institutional grants:$592
  • Student loans:$4547

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$5

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 34551
First-time student retention: 72%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 24%
    • Part Time: 76%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 45%
    • Women: 55%

White non-hispanic: 48%
Black non-hispanic: 10%
Hispanic: 18%
Asian/pacific islander: 12%
American indian/alaska native: 1%
Other: 11%

Degrees offered

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping - Associate, Certificate
  • Ornamental Horticulture - Associate, Certificate
    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping - Associate, Certificate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Banking and Financial Support Services - Associate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Business/Managerial Economics - Associate
  • Customer Service Management - Certificate
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Hotel/Motel Administration/Management - Associate, Certificate
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce - Associate, Certificate
  • Real Estate - Associate, Certificate
  • Restaurant/Food Services Management - Associate, Certificate
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General - Associate
  • Tourism and Travel Services Management - Associate, Certificate
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric - Associate
    Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator - Associate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer Programming/Programmer, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst - Associate
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate, Certificate
  • Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration - Associate, Certificate
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Information Science/Studies - Associate
  • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager - Associate
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design - Associate, Certificate
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster - Associate
    Construction Trades
  • Building/Construction Site Management/Manager - Associate
  • Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector - Associate, Certificate
  • Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General - Associate
  • Electrician - Associate
    Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching - Associate, Certificate
  • Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments - Associate, Certificate
  • Elementary Education and Teaching - Associate
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching - Associate
  • Secondary Education and Teaching - Associate
  • Special Education and Teaching, General - Associate
    Engineering
  • Civil Engineering, General - Associate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD - Associate
  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Engineering Technology, General - Associate
  • Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology - Associate
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Surveying Technology/Surveying - Associate
  • Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech - Associate
    English Language and Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General - Associate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions, Other - Associate
  • Dental Assisting/Assistant - Certificate
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist - Associate, Bachelor
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician - Associate
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) - Associate, Certificate
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist - Certificate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Medical Office Assistant/Specialist - Certificate
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant - Associate
  • Ophthalmic/Optometric Support Svcs and Allied Professions, Other - Associate
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant - Certificate
  • Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate
  • Pre-Veterinary Studies - Associate, Certificate
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist - Associate
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling - Associate
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist - Certificate
    Legal Professions and Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Associate, Certificate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • General Studies - Associate
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
    Personal and Culinary Services
  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training - Associate, Certificate
    Philosophy and Religious Studies
  • Philosophy - Associate
    Psychology
  • Psychology, General - Associate
    Science Technologies/Technicians
  • Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician - Associate
    Security and Protective Services
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science - Associate
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting - Associate
  • Juvenile Corrections - Associate
    Social Sciences
  • Anthropology - Associate
  • Social Sciences, General - Associate
  • Sociology - Associate
    Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew - Associate
    Visual and Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General - Associate
  • Commercial Photography - Associate
  • Graphic Design - Associate, Certificate
  • Interior Design - Associate
  • Music Management and Merchandising - Certificate
  • Music, General - Associate


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