School Description
Provided by Great Basin CollegeOur mission is to treat everyone we encounter with dignity and respect, Great Basin College provides superior, student-centered, post-secondary education in rural Nevada.
Two generations of students—many of them now citizens and community leaders—have studied at Great Basin College since it opened in 1967. Students of the new millennium, like those who studied at GBC before them, have access to contemporary knowledge in classes and the benefit of instructors who truly cherish the learning process. They will also benefit from an excellent library, the most current computing facilities, and well-equipped laboratories. They participate in a time-honored schedule of traditional classes and in a rich array of short courses presented by active scholars from Nevada and the West.
GBC students choose their courses from mathematics, science, business, and computing; humanities and social sciences; fine arts; career and technical education; health science; and community education. Full-time faculty members, part-time instructors, and support personnel are mentors, friends, and advisers of the 4,700 students who study throughout the academic year at GBC.
Great Basin College boasts a faculty whose backgrounds are as cosmopolitan and wide-reaching as GBC is small and personal. The many full-time and part-time instructors come to GBC from all walks of life, bringing their experiences and varied outlooks to enrich our instructional programs. Over the years, many of our instructors have received regional and national recognition for their efforts.
The main campus of Great Basin College campus has been transformed into a high desert oasis during the last decade. From the site, collegians may look south and see the snow-mantled Ruby Mountains.
The Elko campus provides a theater, outdoor amphitheater, a well-equipped fitness center, and student housing within walking distance for 18 families and approximately 90 individual students.
With a regional population of about 40,000, Elko offers many urban amenities while remaining small enough to foster a sense of community. With the Ruby Mountain and Jarbidge wildnerness areas nearby, the region affords abundant outdoor recreational opportunities.
Home of the Western Folklife Center, Elko hosts the world-famous annual Cowboy Poetry Gathering in mid-winter. And, home to a large Basque commuity, it also hosts a Basque Festival in mid-summer.
Great Basin College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaGreat Basin College is a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education, located in Elko, Nevada, USA. Opened in 1967 as "Elko Community College", it was later renamed to "Northern Nevada Community College" and then to its current name. It has approximately 4,700 students.
The College offers two-year and four year degrees in a variety of disciplines. It offers Associate of Applied Science degrees in the areas of business, computer office technology, criminal justice, early childhood education, industrial technology, and nursing, and four year degrees in elementary and secondary education, applied science, nursing and integrated professional studies. As a comprehensive college, the institution provides instruction and training for students interested in career and technical education, or those on an academic track towards an advanced degree. Certificate programs and short-term training programs also exist in several business, secretarial/administrative assistant, and industrial arts fields.
Great Basin College has its main campus in Elko, in northeastern Nevada. Residence halls are available at the Elko campus. Branch campuses also serve the communities of Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Satellite centers are located in nearly 20 communities across rural Nevada.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 2,564
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 56%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Great Basin College
Associate's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture Production
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General Agricultural Production Operations
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General Agricultural Production Operations
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Agriculture Production
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Administrative Services
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Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in using basic business software and hardware; business computer networking; principles of desktop publishing; preparing mass mailings; compiling and editing spreadsheets; list maintenance; preparing tables and graphs; receipt control; and preparing business performance reports.See more schools with programs in Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
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Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Management
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Office Management and Supervision
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Office Management and Supervision
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Computer Graphics
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Computer Graphics
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Training
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Child Care and Support Services Management
Students in this program learn the necessary skills for the management of child care services and plan, design, and manage child care facilities and programs that meet children's developmental needs and interests and that provide safe and healthy environments. Students in this program are instructed in child development and psychology; home- and institution-based child care; identification of diseases, injuries, and psychological trauma and applicable referrals; parent relations; personnel and business management principles; and related laws and policies.See more schools with programs in Child Care and Support Services Management
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Child Care and Support Services Management
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Health & Medical Services
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Nursing
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Nursing
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Security and Protective Service Careers
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Skilled Trades
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Construction Trades
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Electrician
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Electrician
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
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Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Precision Production Trades
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Welding Technology/Welder
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Construction Trades
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Networking
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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Networking
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Agriculture and Natural Resources
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Agriculture Production
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Agriculture Production
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General Agricultural Production Operations
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General Agricultural Production Operations
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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Natural Resources and Conservation
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General Natural Resources Management and Policy
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General Natural Resources Management and Policy
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Agriculture Production
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Instrumentation Technology/Technician
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Instrumentation Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Certificate Programs at Great Basin College
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Business
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Accounting & Related Services
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Administrative Services
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Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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Business Administration and Management
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Accounting & Related Services
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Communication & Media
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Computer Graphics
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Computer Graphics
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Graphics & Multimedia
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Child Care and Support Services Management
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Child Care and Support Services Management
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
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Skilled Trades
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Construction Trades
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Electrician
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Mechanic/Repair Trades
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Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
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Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
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Precision Production Trades
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Welding Technology/Welder
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Construction Trades
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Technician Careers
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Engineering Technology
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Instrumentation Technology/Technician
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Engineering Technology
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Technology
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Systems Administration
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Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
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Systems Administration
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Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 6% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 1,642 | $ 6,557 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,522 | $ 6,437 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 120 | $ 120 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,640 | 37% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 313 | 6% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,398 | 25% | |
Any Aid: |
44% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 10.00 |
