Great Basin College Description:

Great Basin College is located in Elko--a town of about 18,000, in northeast Nevada. Opened in 1967 as Elko Community College, GBC has expanded and been renamed a few times. It currently has about 3,000 students; most students earn a 2-year Associate's Degree, but there are plenty of opportunities for four-year Bachelor Degrees as well. Many of its programs are vocational--Nursing, Education, Business, and Criminal Justice are among the most popular.


Outside of the classrom, GBC offers a variety of clubs--ranging from honor societies, to sports teams, to gaming and recreational organizations. 

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Admissions Data (2014):

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• Great Basin College has open admissions
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Enrollment (2014):

• Total Enrollment: 3,024 (2,994 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 36% Male / 64% Female
• 70% Full-time

Costs (2014 - 15):

• Tuition and Fees: $2,700 (in-state); $9,345 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,670 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $5,450
• Other Expenses: $4,140
• Total Cost: $13,960 (in-state); $20,605 (out-of-state)

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Great Basin College Financial Aid (2013 - 14):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 69%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 57%
  • Loans: 8%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $3,636
  • Loans: $4,607

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Business Management, Nursing, Language Arts Education/Teaching, Social Sciences
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Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 65%
• Transfer Out Rate: 11%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 10%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 14%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

If You Like Great Basin College, You May Also Like These Schools:

• University of Idaho
• Nevada State College
• Chadron State College
• Prescott College
• University of Nevada - Reno
• Sierra Nevada College
• University of Arizona - Tucson
• Idaho State University
• University of Nevada - Las Vegas
• Grand Canyon University

Great Basin College Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.gbcnv.edu/about/mission.html

"Great Basin College enriches people's lives by providing student-centered, post-secondary education to rural Nevada. Educational, cultural, and related economic needs of the multicounty service area are met through programs of university transfer, applied science and technology, business and industry partnerships, developmental education, community service, and student support services in conjunction with certificates and associate and select baccalaureate degrees."

Great Basin College profile last updated July 2015.