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College of Southern Nevada
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Annual Tuition
$4,110
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
17.4%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$38,087
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
College of Southern Nevada is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Las Vegas, NV. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,110, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 17.4% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$16,440
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
2.0 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$8,087
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$64,430
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$145,300
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 17%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at College of Southern Nevada is $8,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$4,110
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
N/A
Success
17.4%
In-State Cost
$4,110
Age 25+ Students
35.8%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 14
Working at 6yr
10,999 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Las Vegas
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,214
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,377
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,643
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.