| Location: | Southwest |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
Western Nevada College is a public community college serving North West Nevada. It is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities. The main branch of the college is located in Carson City, Nevada with other campuses in the cities of Fallon and Minden. There are also WNC instruction centers in Dayton, Fernley, Hawthorne, Lake Tahoe, Lovelock, Smith Valley, and Yerington, as well as degree programs in five correctional institutions. The college offers a number of different associate degrees and certificate programs.
Prior to July 2007, WNC was known as Western Nevada Community College. The name change was approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents in recognition of WNC's ability to grant niche four-year degrees.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,300 | $ 6,000 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,522 | $ 6,437 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 96 | $ 96 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,433 | 30% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,062 | 63% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 557 | 5% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,738 | 8% | |
Any Aid: |
73% |
