Overview
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.
Acceptance Rate:
61%
Average Net Price:
$7,437
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
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. | $3,855 |
| 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. | $11,513 |
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 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
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.
18%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,865
18%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,217
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,782
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
57%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2624
38%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,217
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,562,800
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,858,422
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.
8%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,955
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
Students receiving federal loans
8%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,955
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,500
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- 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
804
Students Applied
100%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
141
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$10
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
3,197
Total Number of Undergrads
3,197
0
100
13%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
19%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
39
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
26
Countries Represented
26
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
52%
Student Organizations
13
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
3%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
4%
Freshman Living on Campus
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
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,300
Top 5 Cities
Las Vegas
Reno
Salt Lake City
Boise
Los Angeles
Top 5 Employers
Newmont Mining Corporation
Barrick Gold Corporation
Great Basin College
Elko County School District
Kinross Gold Corporation
Top 5 Sectors
Operation
Education
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Engineering
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
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
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
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingGreat 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
I amaze myself sometimes with the amount of knowledge I have gained in the year I have been going to GBC
Shannon from Battle Mountain, NV
The teachers that I have had so far all have been really great. You learn a lot because the class sizes are small, I would say around 25-30 students or less to a class. This works out great especially if you need help because you can get the one-on-one time you need with your professor. A lot of the professors are really understanding about being a college student, having to work, and go to school, even if you have kids. Great Basin also has the new EIT building, along with the ASC (Academic Success Center) where free tutoring is provided, and the tutors are wonderful. Which is a big help, especially when finals time comes around.
Darnellene from Elko, NV
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