Western Nevada College
Carson City, Nevada
About
Western Nevada College (WNC) is a public college with its main campus in Carson City, Nevada, United States. There are additional campuses in Fallon and Minden, and WNC centers in Dayton, Fernley, Hawthorne, Lake Tahoe, Lovelock, Smith Valley and Yerington, as well as degree programs in five correctional institutions. Along with several certificate programs, the college offers a number of different associate and bachelor degrees. As of 2026, WNC had about 4,188 students. Prior to July 2007, WNC was known as Western Nevada Community College.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$13,931
- Estimated total for international students
- US$26,071
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$4,445
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$16,585
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,910
- International undergraduates
- 0%
- Students per teacher
- 15 to 1
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 38%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$47,506
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (61)
Bachelor's degrees2 subjects
Associate's degrees30 subjects
Undergraduate certificates29 subjects
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.