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Best Nevada Community Colleges (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 community colleges serving 68,132 students in Nevada (4 public colleges and 9 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Nevada is approximately $2,700 per year for in-state students and $9,345 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,315 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas.
Nevada community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 66%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student-teacher ratio is 22:1.

Top Ranked Nevada Community Colleges (2025-26)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas
Private for-profit
5870 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 798-5511
Enrollment: 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Carrington College-Las Vegas
Private for-profit
5740 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 140
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 688-4300
Enrollment: 349 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Carrington College-Reno
Private for-profit
5580 Kietzke Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 335-2900
Enrollment: 486 students Minority enrollment: 97%
College of Southern Nevada
Public
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5000
Enrollment: 39,628 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $2,700 Out-state tuition: $9,345 Minority enrollment: 74%
Deep Springs College
Deep Springs College Photo
Private, non-profit
HC 72 Box 45001
Dyer, NV 89010
(760) 872-2000
Enrollment: 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Great Basin College
Public
1500 College Parkway
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 327-2228
Enrollment: 4,472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $2,700 Out-state tuition: $9,345 Minority enrollment: 46%
Las Vegas College
Private for-profit
8410 Rafael Rivera Way
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 567-1920
Enrollment: 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Private-state tuition: $15,000 Minority enrollment: 80%
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Las Vegas
Private, for profit
1451 Center Crossing Road
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 365-7690
Enrollment: 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Private-state tuition: $13,447 Minority enrollment: 65%
Nevada Career Institute
Private for-profit
3231 North Decatur Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 893-3300
Enrollment: 281 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Northwest Career College
Northwest Career College Photo
Private for-profit
7398 Smoke Ranch Road, Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 254-7577
Enrollment: 1,576 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 90% Private-state tuition: $14,499 Minority enrollment: 90%
Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas
Private for-profit
3333 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 458-9650
Enrollment: 1,080 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Minority enrollment: 73%
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 673-7000
Enrollment: 13,613 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 90% In-state tuition: $2,700 Out-state tuition: $9,345 Minority enrollment: 51%
Western Nevada College
Western Nevada College Photo - Western Nevada College Graphic Communications professor Jayna Conkey (left) helps a student.
Public
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 445-3000
Enrollment: 4,927 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $2,700 Out-state tuition: $9,345 Minority enrollment: 44%
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Nevada

Community Colleges in Nevada (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1421 Pullman Dr.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 856-2266
Enrollment: 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2300 Corporate Circle, Suite 100
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 558-5404
Enrollment: 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Acceptance rate: 93% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 57%

Overview

This State (NV)
Total Faculty
90 staff
Number of Programs Offered
12

Student Body

Total Enrollment
4,141 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
# Full-Time Students
820 students
# Part-Time Students
3,321 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
396 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
820 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,555 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
100 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
9%
% Hispanic
34%
% Black
9%
% White
34%
% Hawaiian
2%
% Two or more races
7%
% Non Resident races
1%
% Unknown races
3%
Diversity Score
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
65%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees
$2,700
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,345
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,315
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
Acceptance Rate
90%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Nevada?
There are 13 community colleges serving 68,132 students in Nevada.
How much do community colleges cost in Nevada?
The average tuition for community colleges in Nevada is approximately $2,700 per year for in-state students and $9,345 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,315.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Nevada?
The top-ranked community colleges in Nevada include Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas.
What is community college diversity score in Nevada?
Community colleges in Nevada have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Nevada?
Community colleges in Nevada have approximately 66% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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