Since 1971, the College of Southern Nevada has grown to become a leading education institution being the 5th largest college of its type in the country. CSN being a single college, multi-campus community college with 4 main campuses in Nevada, Cheyenne, Charleston, Henderson, and Mesquite as well multiple sites and centers across the Las Vegas valley. At CSN, we put our students first and encourage everyone to become a better version of themselves.
When you are attending college, you are learning course materials for your degree, but you are also learning about yourself in the process. From the moment you begin your CSN journey, you will have access to a wide range of academic opportunities and unique experiences that will shape you as a person. You will also gain the knowledge and skill sets to succeed in your chosen career path.
As the largest and most ethnically diverse college in Nevada, weve made it a priority to provide an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in70 academic programswith 26degrees and certificates available entirely online.
The College of Southern Nevada wants you to succeed and keeping our student-to-faculty ratio of 23 to 1 ensures you get the most out of your education. Outside the classroom, we offer a variety of clubs, activities, and organizations to keep you engaged and connected.
If you are interested in being a CSN Coyotes and love sports, the college offers a variety of sports as in baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, and volleyball. The CSN baseball team has brought home a national championship and is a frequent contender in the sport.
The College of Southern Nevada proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries, so we are confident you will fit in here too. We offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs, including degree options in high demand fields such as healthcare and information technology. Students will find it's easier than ever to further their education with our flexible and affordablecourse options. The College of Southern Nevada has the lowest tuition in southern Nevada and classes offered day, night, weekends and online.
But we believe the biggest reason we are right for you is our people. From our helpful recruiters and advisors to our talented faculty and tutors, we are here to help you succeed. Once you apply and are admitted, our partnership begins and we will help guide you through the crucial First Steps to becoming a CSN student.
Founded in 1971, CSN enrolls approximately 50,000 students each year from around the country. We awarded over 5,200 degrees and certificates in 2018-2019 alone. Students have praised our affordable tuition, small classes, accessible faculty and flexible course scheduling at state-of-the-art campuses located throughout the region.
The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) has been continuously accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) since September 1, 1975. NWCCU recognizes higher education institutions for performance, integrity, and quality and expects accredited institutions to comply with the requirements of the Higher Education Act of 1965. This accreditation qualifies CSN and enrolled students to access federal funds to support teaching, research, and student financial aid. CSN is authorized by NWCCU to award Associate and Bachelor degrees.
