School Overview
Great Basin College was opened in 1967 in Elko, Nevada, and is a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education. It was originally named “Elko Community College”, then changed to “Northern Nevada Community College”, and later changed its name to Great Basin College. The school has an average annual enrollment of roughly 3,500.
Great Basin College offers a variety of two-year and four-year degree programs. Students may pursue Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees in computer office technology, business, early childhood education, criminal justice, nursing, and industrial technology. They may pursue four-year Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in elementary and secondary education, integrated studies, and nursing. The college provides comprehensive instruction and training for those students who are interested in career and technical education, as well as those who are interested in earning an advanced degree. The college also offers certificate programs and short-term training programs for several secretarial/administrative assistant, industrial arts, and business disciplines.
The college’s main campus is located in Elko, in northeastern Nevada and offers students residence halls at its Elko campus. Great Basin College has branch campuses located near the communities of Ely, Battle Mountain, Winnemucca, and Pahrump; and has satellite centers in almost 20 communities throughout rural Nevada.
General Information
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Admission Office 1500 College Parkway Elko, NV 89801 (775) 753-2311 Fax: (775) 738-8771 [email protected] Contact: Julie Byrnes Director of Enrollment Management |
Main Address 1500 College Parkway Elko, NV 89801 (775) 738-8493 www.gbcnv.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 3,370 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,230 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $10 Online application fee: $10 |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Admission requirements: Interview required Placement test required for some English and math courses. Nursing applicants selected on basis of point system. Points given for courses completed, grades, current work experience in health field, certifications, letters of recommendation, and scores obtained on required entrance exam which measures math and reading comprehension skills. Application/selection process for formal admission to last 2 years of bachelor degree programs, including interview and essay. |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Networking/Telecommunications A Construction Trades Electrician A,C Education Agricultural Education B Engineering Engineering – General A Engineering Technologies Electrical Engineering Technologies C English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General A Foreign Language & Literature Language Interpretation/Translation A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) A,B History History – General A Law & Legal Studies Legal Administrative Assistance C Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General A Mechanic & Repair Technologies Diesel Mechanics A,C Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Cultural Resource Management B Natural Resources & Conservation Natural Resources & Conservation – General A Physical Sciences Chemistry A Precision Production Trades Welding Technology A,C Psychology Psychology – General A Public Administration & Services Social Work A Security & Protective Services Fire Science/Firefighting A Social Sciences Anthropology A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Great Basin College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (775) 738-8493 |
| Website: | www.gbcnv.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.gbcnv.edu/admissions/ |
| Address: | 1500 College Parkway, Elko, NV 89801 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,852 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 10% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 562 (15% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $3,248 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $10,603 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 72% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $4,514 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Great Basin College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Great Basin College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 7 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Construction Trades | 1 | ||||
| Education | 6 | 2 | 6 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 6 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 6 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 3 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Precision Production | 2 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 32 | 33 | 16 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Great Basin College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $3,248 |
| Out-of-state | $10,603 |
| Books and supplies | $1,670 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 191 | 72% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 190 | 72% | $4,514 |
| Student loan aid | 42 | 16% | $7,104 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,265 | 37% | $4,452 |
| Federal student loans | 219 | 6% | $7,230 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Great Basin College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Great Basin College students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Great Basin College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 3,852 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 3,852 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Great Basin College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
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