College of Southern Nevada
Non-profit
Public
Regional
Students at the College of Southern Nevada can earn one of 26 degrees and certificates entirely online, exploring topics like casino management, fire and emergency services administration, hospitality management, and special education. All online classes at the college are asynchronous, though students still need to interact with their classmates and instructors each week through email and discussion boards. CSN charges one of the most affordable higher education experiences in Nevada. In addition to relatively low tuition rates, the college awards a variety of scholarships on the basis of academic achievement, financial need, program of study, and/or cultural background. In addition, students living in one of the 15 states that participate in the Western Undergraduate Exchange program pay the equivalent of in-state tuition at CSN. To apply to an associate or bachelor's program at the college, you must have a high school diploma or GED certificate. However, CSN does not require applicants to take the ACT or SAT.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
81% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores:
Required
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation:
Not required or recommended
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Not required or recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Recommended
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Implied no
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
31k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
93%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Programs
BA
MA
Doc
1
Architecture And Related Services
2
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
3
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
4
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
5
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
6
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
7
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
8
Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services
9
Education
10
Engineering
11
English Language And Literature/Letters
12
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
13
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
14
Health Professions And Related Programs
15
History
16
History
17
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
18
Legal Professions And Studies
19
Mathematics And Statistics
20
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
21
Natural Resources And Conservation
22
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
23
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
24
Personal And Culinary Services
25
Philosophy And Religious Studies
26
Physical Sciences
27
Psychology
28
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
29
Security And Protective Services
30
Social Sciences
31
Visual And Performing Arts
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