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Western Nevada College

Carson City, Nevada
  • Public
    4 year
  • 4,188
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:18
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 4%
    Transfer Student Ratio
For over 50 years, Western Nevada College has offered affordable and quality education in Nevada. Centering our core themes on the educational pathways we provide builds a framework focused directly on our students and their achievements. Transfer education and professional education pathways serve our students and the communities in which they live by advancing career opportunities and imparting skills to successfully navigate our increasingly complex and connected world. Lifelong learning is both a product of and a purpose for a community college, recognizing that educational opportunities outside of formal degree paths drive innovation and access for all populations of learners.
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Overview

Founded 1971
Full-Time Undergraduate 1,172
Part-Time Undergraduate 3,016
Transfer Students 175
Programs 57 Programs
Equivalencies 1,998 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $4,168
Out-of-State Tuition $12,834
Books and Supplies $940

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Credit For Life Experience:
    Therefore, WNC will consider awarding credit for prior experiential learning to students who have been accepted to the college and are declared as degree/certificate seeking.

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Official Transcripts:
    Submit all official transcripts or training records to Admissions and Records.
  • Other Requirements:
    Submit the Petition for Transfer Credit Evaluation form to Admissions and Records.
  • Apply Here:
    https://wnc.edu/admissions/transfer-information.php

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Credits (Min/Max):
    WNC will accept a max of 75% of the total credits for a degree with some limitations.

Western Nevada College

Address:
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, Nevada 89703
Main Phone:
(775) 445-3000
Website:
www.wnc.edu
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Branch Campuses/Additional Locations

Fallon Campus
160 Campus Way
Fallon, NV 89406
https://wnc.edu/fallon/index.php
Last updated on 2/26/2026 by AcademyOne.