The College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is a public community college serving the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area across three main campuses in North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Charleston, with additional satellite sites throughout the valley. Founded in 1971, CSN is the largest higher education institution in Nevada by enrollment, serving over 27,000 students from the diverse communities of southern Nevada. Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), CSN offers associate degrees, technical certificates, and continuing education programs in fields including business, healthcare, information technology, gaming management, culinary arts, hospitality, construction technology, and liberal arts transfer pathways. As a gateway institution in one of the most dynamic economic regions in the United States, CSN programs are closely aligned with the hospitality, healthcare, technology, and construction industries that drive the Las Vegas economy. The college's Coyotes athletic program, led by mascot Cody the Coyote, competes in NJCAA intercollegiate athletics. CSN maintains articulation agreements with the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and Nevada State University to facilitate seamless transfer for students pursuing bachelor's degrees. In-state tuition is affordable at approximately $4,358 per year for Nevada residents, and the college serves a significant international student population drawn by Las Vegas's global reputation and diverse workforce.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$13,024
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $13,024
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
