Great Basin Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $3,923
- Out-of-State Tuition: $11,996
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Great Basin:
- Total Enrollment: 3,320, including 3,039 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.3% men, 64.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 41%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 10%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 59%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 89 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 67 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's.
Great Basin Overview
Great Basin College (Great Basin) is a four-year, public school located in Elko, NV. It is classified as Baccalaureate/Associate's College by Carnegie Classification
The Great Basin's tuition & fees is $3,923 for Nevada residents and $11,996 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 36% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $3,321.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,320 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
Great Basin College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Great Basin College is $3,923 for in-state students and $11,996 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $3,992 for Nevada residents and $12,499 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $3,923 | $11,996 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $3,992 | $12,499 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Great Basin College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Great Basin
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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