For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 community colleges serving 68,491 students in Nevada (4 public colleges and 10 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 Las Vegas College.
Nevada community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to 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.
Student by Ethnicity
(NV) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
9%
Hispanic
34%
Black
10%
White
34%
Hawaiian
2%
Two or more races
7%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Top Ranked Nevada Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
Las Vegas College
Private for-profit
8410 Rafael Rivera Way
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 567-1920
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 567-1920
| 820 students
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas
Private for-profit
5870 S. Eastern Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 798-5511
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 798-5511
| 286 students
Career College of Northern Nevada
Private for-profit
1421 Pullman Dr.
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 856-2266
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 856-2266
| 362 students
Carrington College-Las Vegas
Private for-profit
5740 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. 140
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 688-4300
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 688-4300
| 349 students
Carrington College-Reno
Private for-profit
5580 Kietzke Ln.
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 335-2900
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 335-2900
| 486 students
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5000
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5000
| 39,628 students
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Las Vegas
Private, for profit
1451 Center Crossing Road
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 365-7690
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 365-7690
| 587 students
Nevada Career Institute
Private for-profit
3231 North Decatur Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 893-3300
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 893-3300
| 281 students
Northwest Career College
Private for-profit
7398 Smoke Ranch Road, Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 254-7577
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 254-7577
| 1,576 students
Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas
Private for-profit
3333 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 458-9650
Las Vegas, NV 89121
(702) 458-9650
| 1,080 students
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 673-7000
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 673-7000
| 13,613 students
Western Nevada College
Public
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 445-3000
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 445-3000
| 4,927 students
Community Colleges in Nevada (Closed)
School
Location
Students
ITT Technical Institute-Henderson (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
2300 Corporate Circle, Suite 100
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 558-5404
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 558-5404
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Nevada?
There are 14 community colleges serving 68,491 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 Las Vegas College.
What is community college diversity score in Nevada?
Community colleges in Nevada have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to 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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