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Great Basin College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 100
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
On-time graduation rate 44%

Located in Elko, Nevada, GBC-Elko is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Great Basin College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Great Basin College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at GBC-Elko is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nevada state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,593

Cost of attendance at Great Basin College in 2022 for students from Nevada.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average $5,360
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,809

Cost of attendance at Great Basin College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average $16,478
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 60 of freshman students at Great Basin College received on average $4,605 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,605
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 51 44% $4,580 $233,561
Other Federal Grant 55 47% $4,365 $240,061
State Grant/Scholarships 45 39% $1,257 $56,587
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 5% $4,288 $25,725
Total Grant & Scholarships 70 60% $4,605 $322,373

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Great Basin College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Great Basin College students is 44.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.1%.

44.1%

  • white 45.0% 82 students
  • unknown 50.0% 8 students
  • hispanic 46.3% 31 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 3 students

Service Offerings

Great Basin College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Great Basin College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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