Great Basin College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 1,900 students.
About This School
Great Basin College is a public institution located in Elko, Nevada with approximately 1,900 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,471 per year. The graduation rate is 41%, and the typical graduate earns $37,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Great Basin College is a public college in Elko, Nevada, United States. Opened in 1967 as Elko College, it was later renamed to Northern Nevada College and then to its current name. It has 3,836 students and is a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $7,523/year net cost and only $8,973 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere. However, the 52% graduation rate and 57% freshman retention rate suggest many students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, tied to the Elko region, or pursuing a specific vocational or associate-level program — just go in with a clear plan, because the median earnings of $37,300 a decade out leave little room for significant loan burdens.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 47% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,900 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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