About Great Basin College

Founded in 1967, Great Basin College. is a college. Located in Nevada, which is a city setting in Nevada, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 3,396 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Great Basin College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 67 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Great Basin College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee10
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at GBC are considered , with ,2% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Great Basin College.

14%
“We”re apathetic”
43%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
25%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
13%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
88%
“I feel extremely safe”
80%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
20%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
88%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
13%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
38%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
13%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
25%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
75%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
14%
“We”re apathetic”
43%
“We know about current events and vote”
43%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
25%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
13%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
13%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
88%
“I feel extremely safe”
80%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
20%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
13%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
88%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
13%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
88%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
13%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
38%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
50%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
13%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
25%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
75%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    11 Students rated on-campus housing 2.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    9 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    12 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    15 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    15 Students rated class size 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    15 Students rated school activities 3.4 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    15 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 47 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    15 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

Great Basin College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Great Basin College?

13 Students rated Great Basin College

Mexa - 07/27/2020

I am an online student but had toured the campus prior to accepting enrollment. Everyone I encountered was amazing, and all my professors have been encouraging. I have only experienced one rotten apple as far as professors goes and have reviewed her already individually. Overall, this school has exceeded my expectations.

Breanna - 12/30/2019

Great Basin College overall is a reliable community college. The professors are helpful and always there to answer questions. There is a variety of degrees and majors to select from. The campus is easy to understand and find. The advisers are helpful and always around to help a student achieve their goals in college.

Jaron - 10/07/2019

Simply put, the communication between students and staff is laughable. I filled out the application in April and by July it still had not been "articulated" as they call it. In general, the staff was bad about answering phone calls. I remember attempting to contact one lady numerous times and I left multiple voice messages but I never actually got to talk to her. Even my advisor blew me off! Almost nobody at the school acts like they want your business. The tuition is cheap but, after my experience, it is pretty obvious why. The school just seems so unprofessional and I only recommend it if you do not have the money for a better school; just be prepared for a lot of headaches when applying and registering for classes.

Trenton - 10/03/2019

Disclaimer: I have not attended the college but I was originally planning to take online classes. My reason for not attending is because of my poor experience during the registration process, which I will go more in-depth about down below. Simply put, the communication between students and staff is laughable. I filled out the application in April and by July it still had not been "articulated" as they call it. In general, the staff was bad about answering phone calls. I remember attempting to contact one lady numerous times and I left multiple voice messages but I never actually got to talk to her. Even my advisor blew me off! Almost nobody at the school acts like they want your business. The tuition is cheap but, after my experience, it is pretty obvious why. The school just seems so unprofessional and I only recommend it if you do not have the money for a better school; just be prepared for a lot of headaches when applying and registering for classes.

Great Basin College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Great Basin College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Great Basin College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The advice would be to go to a different college/university and stay there until you have the education necessary. This is imperative, as without a decent education, you will struggle throughout your career to prove you are smart enough to do the job competently and effectively, no matter the circumstances that may hinder your professional progress.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    I will be taking online classes

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  4. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Any person can attend this school. GBC is made and designed for every person willing to get an education.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    The small close like community. It's easy to fit in and not feel like an outsider. The small class sizes are also great, you get a better relationship with your professor , so they know your personality and not just your grades.

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  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Whatever you do, don't take the course work lightly. Even if you are doing well in any/all of your courses, make sure you study the suggested time by each instructor. This is the best way for you to excell in your field of study, whether you are to be a nurse, electrician, mechanic, or other professioal.

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  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I would recomend this school to anyone and everyone. Whether you are just taking your basics and moving to a university or you just want to get your degree at a fair price, GBC is an amazing choice. This college resides in the middle of a mining community so many of their classes are geared twoards trades that are applicable to that type of work however there is also an excelent nursing program as well as vairous social services, computer tech and buisness classes.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I am at this school because of its location.

    Read all 2 answers

  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    GBC is a small school with a University feel with instructors that actually care!

    Read all 1 answers

  10. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about Great Basin College is that they just moved into a full time @ year college and are not ready staff wise or teacher wise to do that. They need some more organization and stability in there staff. They also need some more advanced classrooms if they want to be a full 2 year college. they need to get rid of the small classrooms and make them more suitable for the students.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    I will be attending online classes Spring 2010. It will be hard because I have a five year old, two year old, and a six month old. I think that it will be challenge but it will also be great to show them that school is important. I would be following through with what I preach about school being good for them and me.

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Student Body

Students

65%

female

35%

male

3,396

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

4%

Out-Of-State

96%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

21

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

4%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
3%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
19%
% White or Caucasian
64%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

68% of students attending Great Basin College receive some sort of financial aid. 33% were awarded federal grants. While 10% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$9,555

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,670

Books and Supplies

$6,800

Room and Board

18,025

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,169
$30 - $48K
$7,930
$48 - $75K
$11,090
$75 - $110K
$12,170
$110K & UP
$13,030

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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