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Nevada State College at Henderson
Nevada State College is a comprehensive baccalaureate institution of higher learning. As a new member of the Nevada System of Higher Education, Nevada State College is dedicated to providing quality educational, social, cultural, economic, and civic advancement for the citizens of Nevada. Through student-centered learning, Nevada State College emphasizes and values; exceptional teaching, mentoring, advisement; scholarship; career and personal advancement; continuing education; and service to our community. The college helps address Nevada’s need for increased students entering the higher education system for students transferring from the state’s community colleges. The college offers a wide range of baccalaureate programs designed to meet the general needs of the State of Nevada and the specific needs of the southern region of the state. Special emphasis is placed on addressing the state’s need for effective, highly educated and skilled teachers and nurses, and commitment is made to developing and promoting partnerships with Nevada’s public school system, the state’s health care providers, and Nevada’s colleges and universities. The curriculum of Nevada State College will be based upon the community’s needs, the needs of business and industry, and the desires and demands of the students.
General Information
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Contact Information 1125 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89015 www.nsc.nevada.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered n/a | Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields |
| Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Nevada State College at Henderson FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 1,441 (all undergraduate) | Campus Setting Rural: Fringe |
| Undergraduate Student Age 50% under 25, 58% over 25 | Campus Housing No |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) | $30 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 750 | 243 | 507 |
| Percent admitted | 41 | 41 | 40 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 39 | 41 | 39 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 14 | 17 | 13 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | ||
| ACT | ||
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| ACT Composite | ||
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $1,896 | $2,235 | $2,100 |
| Out-of-State | $9,333 | $9,426 | $8,776 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $800 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,220 | $8,870 | $6,500 |
| Other | $5,520 | $4,900 | $3,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $5,520 | $4,900 | $3,000 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| Off Campus | $17,936 | $17,305 | $12,400 |
| Off Campus with Family | $8,716 | $8,435 | $5,900 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| Off Campus | $25,373 | $24,496 | $19,076 |
| Off Campus with Family | $16,153 | $15,626 | $12,576 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
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