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University of Southern Nevada or USN is a private university in Henderson, Nevada that has a branch campus in South Jordan, Utah. Originally founded as the Nevada College of Pharmacy, the name was changed to the University of Southern Nevada in 2004. USN, which enrolled its first class in 2001, offers a Doctor of Pharmacy program. Apart from this, it also provides a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Business Administration degrees. The university is housed in a 100,000 square foot building.
The Student Governance Association (SGA), The USN Hiking Club, The Latter Day Saint Student Association (LDSSA), and Drug Abuse Awareness Team (DAAT) are some of the students clubs and organizations on campus.
University Of Southern Nevada is found in Henderson, NV. Henderson is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at University Of Southern Nevada.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. University Of Southern Nevada is known for its programs in medicine.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in.
University Of Southern Nevada maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 671 in 2007-2008 at University Of Southern Nevada. The school has a large minority student population.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Southern Nevada prepares competent professionals. We also address the health care needs of Nevada and the surrounding regions through our innovative educational programs, scholarship, and public service."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Southern Nevada
11 Sunset Way
Henderson, NV 89014
General Phone: (702) 990-4433
http://www.usn.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 123 | pharmacy |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 56 | registered nursing |
| Business and Management | 13 | business management |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Southern Nevada in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 123 | 1 |
| Bachelor's degree | 56 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 13 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Southern Nevada had a total enrollment of 671 students (712 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 22% |
| Graduate | 78% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 54% |
| (Foreign Students) | 46% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 31% |
| 30-34 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
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.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
University Of Southern Nevada participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 4065300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 18 | 24 |
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 | 3 | $121,177 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $107,165 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $97,716 | 22 | $95,379 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $103,726 | 24 | $97,969 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
MEDICINE
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Southern Nevada Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services On-campus library
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