College of Southern Nevada

What College of Southern Nevada does

College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is a public community college founded in 1971 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, operating as part of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). It serves the greater Las Vegas Metropolitan area and broader Southern Nevada through three main campuses (Charleston, Henderson, North Las Vegas) and at least eleven additional learning centers reaching Mesquite, Moapa Valley, Nellis Air Force Base, and several correctional facilities. CSN delivers 189+ programs of study across academic, vocational, and workforce tracks, plus dual-credit, ESL, veteran, international, and limited-entry admissions pathways, with documented alumni of more than 1 million.

CSN's technology platform is a unified educational ecosystem anchored on Canvas as the primary LMS, GoCSN as the single sign-on gateway, and MyCSN as the student portal, layered with Microsoft 365 (email, OneDrive, Teams), WebEx and Big Blue Button for video conferencing, Respondus and ProctorU for exam integrity, Panopto for lecture capture and auto-captioning, Turnitin for plagiarism review, and CoyoteQ for SMS-based student-services queueing. SMART Classrooms equipped with WePresent wireless presentation support in-person instruction, and the college operates a 24/7 OTS Help Desk across all platforms.

Revenue derives from three streams: tuition and fees from credit-bearing courses and certificate programs, state and federal grants (including a documented NTIA award of ~$2.5M and an $11.5M federal grant application for workforce training), and government contracts — most prominently a multi-facility partnership with the City of Las Vegas for workforce training centers (with $17M committed by the city and a $16.4M Historic Westside facility opened in 2024). Go-to-market follows a traditional higher-education enrollment motion through csn.edu, campus visits, and recruitment events, supplemented by workforce development partnerships. Customer segments span traditional college students, high school dual-enrollment students, adult learners, military/veteran students, international students, justice-involved youth (up to 50 participants via Clark County specialty courts), and underserved-community residents targeted through the City of Las Vegas pipeline.

Name

College of Southern Nevada

Legal name

College of Southern Nevada

Website

http://www.csn.edu/

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

College of Southern Nevada is a public community college within the Nevada System of Higher Education, delivering 189+ academic and workforce programs across three main campuses and eleven learning centers in Southern Nevada, serving traditional students, adult learners, veterans, and underserved communities through tuition, government grants, and municipal workforce-training contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Community College

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce development training
• Technical career certificates
• Online distance learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees for credit-bearing courses and certificate programs
2. Government Grants and Funding: Federal and state grants for workforce development and training programs, including an $11.5 million federal grant application for workforce training centers
3. Government Contracts: Partnership agreements with government entities for educational services to specific populations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

College of Southern Nevada (CSN) is a public community college delivering credit-bearing associate degrees, certificate programs, workforce training, and continuing education across 189+ programs of study. Instruction is delivered through three main campuses in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, multiple satellite learning centers across southern Nevada (including sites at Nellis AFB and correctional institutions), and online courses via the Canvas learning management system. The institution also operates targeted programs in dual enrollment for high school students, ESL/international student services, veteran/military-friendly programs, and justice-involved youth rehabilitation in partnership with Clark County specialty courts.

Product overview

The College of Southern Nevada operates as a community college offering a unified educational ecosystem centered on its Learning Management System (Canvas), student portal (MyCSN), and single sign-on gateway (GoCSN). These platforms are complemented by Microsoft 365 productivity tools, WebEx video conferencing, and specialized services including library resources, tutoring (CAS), career services, and athletic programs. CSN provides workforce development through multiple campus locations and learning centers across southern Nevada, with technology-enhanced SMART classrooms supporting instruction. The institution's product portfolio is structured as a platform services model where GoCSN serves as the unified access point for student and faculty engagement with the college's various academic and administrative systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degree and Certificate Programs Credit-bearing degree and certificate programs across 11 broad academic areas for traditional and adult learners seeking higher education credentials, career preparation, or transfer pathways to four-year institutions.
• Online Learning (Canvas LMS) Online and hybrid course delivery for students who need flexible scheduling or remote access to credit courses, certificate programs, and continuing education.
• Workforce Development Programs Job training and professional development programs including apprenticeship pathways, limited-entry admissions, employer partnerships, and COVID-displaced worker retraining for adult learners and underserved community residents.
• Dual Enrollment / High School Programs College-credit courses for high school students through dual credit and early college programs to accelerate college readiness and career exploration.
• Library Services Access to library collections, research databases, instructional workshops, and interlibrary loan services for CSN students, faculty, and staff.
• CAS Tutoring (Centers for Academic Success) Free one-on-one and group tutoring across multiple subject areas for currently enrolled CSN students.
• Career Services Career counseling, resume support, job search assistance, and career fair coordination for students and alumni.
• CSN Athletics (Coyotes) Intercollegiate athletics program with nine competitive sports teams plus cheer squad, representing CSN as the Coyotes.
• CSN Mesquite Center Programs Workforce and continuing education programs at the Mesquite Center including Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, Medical Assisting, and HVAC training with certification preparation for regional workforce needs.
• SMART Classrooms Technology-enhanced physical classrooms featuring interactive projectors, touchscreen controls, WePresent wireless device sharing, and collaborative instructional capabilities.
• Specialty Court Education Program College courses, job training, and GED programs for young adult offenders ages 18–25 enrolled in Clark County specialty courts, delivered in partnership with the 8th Judicial District Court to reduce recidivism.
• Westside Educational Training Center Workforce training center in the Historic Westside neighborhood providing job training and retraining programs for underserved community residents, with additional locations planned for the Eastside and Las Vegas Medical District.
• International Student Programs ESL programs, visa support, and international student services for non-U.S. residents enrolling at CSN.
• Veteran and Military Student Services GI Bill benefits administration, academic advising, and flexible scheduling for veteran and active-duty military students, supported by a dedicated on-base learning center at Nellis AFB.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.2 billion annual contribution to Southern Nevada Economy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• City of Las VegascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Partnership to establish workforce training centers in underserved communities across Southern Nevada. The city committed $17 million toward development and CSN applied for an $11.5 million federal grant. First facility is the Historic Westside Education and Training Center (opened last year at $16.4 million). Additional centers planned for Eastside (September 2027) and Las Vegas Medical District (30,000 sq ft). Initiative aims to retrain workers displaced by COVID-19.
• 8th Judicial District Court of Clark County, NevadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 January 2026Agreement formalized January 6 allowing up to 50 participants in Transitional Age Program and Opportunity for Probation and Enforcement in Nevada specialty courts to access college courses, job training, and GED programs at CSN. Goal is reducing recidivism through education and rehabilitation.
• Mayor’s Fund in Las VegasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Sallie Doebler-led organization focused on initiatives to improve residents' quality of life, including youth sports, homeless pet care, veteran memorials, and workforce development. Launched $10 million campaign and partnered with local entities for projects including Nevada State Veterans Memorial and early childhood education programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CSNCoyote
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CollegeofSouthernNV
• Facebookfacebook.com/11493353602
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/college-of-southern-nevada
• Instagraminstagram.com/csncoyote

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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