Henderson, Nevada is home to Nevada State. Henderson is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Nevada State go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in family and social work and nursing and emergency medicine.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Nevada State attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 51% of them (as of 2005).
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Nevada State is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 1,556 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at Nevada State are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
Nevada State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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 NevadaÆs need for increased students entering the higher education system for students transferring from the stateÆs 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 stateÆs need for effective, highly educated and skilled teachers and nurses, and commitment is made to developing and promoting partnerships with NevadaÆs public school system, the stateÆs health care providers, and NevadaÆs colleges and universities. The curriculum of Nevada State College will be based upon the communityÆs needs, the needs of business and industry, and the desires and demands of the students."
More complete details are provided below.
Nevada State College At Henderson
1125 Nevada State Drive
Henderson, NV 89015
General Phone: (702) 992-2000
Admissions Phone: (702) 992-2130
Financial Aid Phone: (702) 992-2150
http://www.nsc.nevada.edu
Nevada State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 29 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed, multilingual education |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | public administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | history, interdisciplinary studies, English |
| Business And Management | 1 | business management, management sciences |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics and statistics |
| Science | 0 | biology |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | speech pathology |
Number of programs and degrees for Nevada State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 46 | 16 |
In 2005, Nevada State had a total enrollment of 1,556 students (1,046 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 22% |
| Women | 78% |
| Full-Time | 57% |
| Part-Time | 43% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 13% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 90% |
| California | 4% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Guam | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Henderson, Nevada for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,470 | 745 | 51% | 267 | 36% |
| Men | 412 | 202 | 49% | 59 | 29% |
| Women | 1,058 | 543 | 51% | 208 | 38% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (702) 992-2130
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,235 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,426 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Nevada State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 256801)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (702) 992-2150
Nevada State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $85,481 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $93,508 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $49,188 | 3 | $48,487 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 8 | $51,303 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 7 | $56,134 | 12 | $51,532 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Nevada State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
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