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Nevada State College, NSC, is 4 year public college in Henderson, Nevada that was established in 2002 and sits on 509 acres. operating under the Nevada System of Higher Education, it offers baccalaureate degrees to students in diverse areas of study including business administration, history, nursing, and visual media among others. NSC offers education through the following schools:
The Nevada State College has a number of student clubs and organizations including Alpha Phi Omega, the History Honors Society, the Environmental Club, the Student Nurses' Association, and the Visual Media Club. The college mascot is a Scorpion.
Nevada State is found in Henderson, NV. Henderson is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Bachelor's degree at Nevada State.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, education and teaching, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission to Nevada State is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
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.
Students numbered 2,196 in 2007-2008 at the school.
A lot of students at Nevada State attend part-time.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Nevada State College
1125 Nevada State Drive
Henderson, NV 89015
General Phone: (702) 992-2000
http://www.nsc.nevada.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 98 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 32 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special ed |
| Business and Management | 16 | business management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | English, history |
| Medical Support and Technology | 5 | audiology and speech pathology |
| Mathematics | 5 | systems science and theory, mathematics and statistics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Science | 3 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for Nevada State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 187 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Nevada State had a total enrollment of 2,196 students (1,580 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 74% |
| Part-Time | 26% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 96% |
| California | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Henderson, Nevada for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nevada Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 851 | 682 | 80% | 203 | 30% |
| Men | 246 | 201 | 82% | 65 | 32% |
| Women | 605 | 481 | 80% | 138 | 29% |
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 |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,951 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid:
Nevada State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 4114300)
Nevada State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 2 | 3 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| 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 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $108,121 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| 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 | 1 | * | 3 | $95,320 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $66,261 | 10 | $66,048 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 5 | $45,137 | 19 | $64,370 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $65,788 | 32 | $67,796 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Statistics, Other
Systems Science and Theory
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Nevada State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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