Great Basin College
Elko, NV, USA
Founded in 1967, Great Basin College is a public institution located in Elko, Nevada. Along with its traditional classes, the college also offers a wide variety of fully online degree programs. The campus of GBC, including its 20 satellite facilities, encompasses 85,000 square miles and spans two time zones. Undergraduate students of science at GBC have the opportunity to partake in research projects, such as the National Science Foundation’s investigation into the nearby Ruby Mountains.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
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Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
89%
Out-Of-State Students
28%
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
3,414
Total Number of Undergrads
3,414
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
38%
20-39 Students
31%
40-99 Students
26%
100+ Students
4%
0
100
3%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
3%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
19:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. |
$3,772
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Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. |
$11,147
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$6,000
|
Books and Supplies |
$1670
|
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$4,228
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,148
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$1,580
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
7%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,381
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$119
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
34%
US National: 44%
66%
US National: 56%
Student Organizations
13
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
3%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bighorn Sheep
School Colors
green, gold, and white
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Las Vegas
Reno
Salt Lake City
Boise
Los Angeles
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,300
What Students Are Saying
Great Basin College is the perfect transition college for people looking to go back to school or go to college for the first time.
Louden from Elko, NV
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