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College of Southern Nevada

#1742 in US ranking Las Vegas, NV
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$14,106
Tuition & fees
$4,422
Avg. aid
$4,659
Receiving aid
80%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
19%
Median salary
$43,922
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at College of Southern Nevada?

Commencement is CSN's clearest institution-wide recurring occasion, recognizing students who complete eligible credentials. The college's academic calendar and campus programming also create opportunities for lectures, performances, and community events.

CSN's theater and choral activities offer occasions for students to take part in performances as well as attend them. Unlike a residential college centered on a single campus, events may occur at different CSN locations. Students looking for a particular ceremony or activity should check the current calendar for its date, campus, and participation rules rather than assuming it takes place at every site.

What are the student housing and dining options at College of Southern Nevada?

CSN does not provide college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students arrange their own accommodation, whether they live with family, rent locally, or move to Southern Nevada for their program.

There is consequently no CSN residence-hall placement process or standard residential meal plan to build into an enrollment decision. Food options depend on the campus, vendor hours, and a student's schedule; a commuter taking evening classes should check what is open at that time. Students moving to the area should budget separately for rent, utilities, groceries, and transportation rather than treating a published room-and-board estimate as a guaranteed housing offer.

College of Southern Nevada Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

College of Southern Nevada Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
18:1
Campus size
89 acres

College of Southern Nevada Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

College of Southern Nevada Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Learning Assistance Center

Number of libraries on campus

3

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

College of Southern Nevada Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

College of Southern Nevada Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.