Western Nevada College

What Western Nevada College does

Western Nevada College (WNC) is a public community college operating within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), a state government system governed by the Nevada Board of Regents. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, the institution serves approximately 5,000 students annually through its main Carson City campus, a Fallon campus, and Fernley outreach, plus 15 additional locations including correctional facilities and rural sites. WNC operates an open-door admissions policy, accepting any adult who can benefit from instruction, and markets to first-time college students, high school dual enrollees, adult learners, veterans, international students, and students with disabilities. The college has achieved a graduation rate 17% above the national community college average.

The academic portfolio comprises Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of General Studies degrees, two Bachelor of Applied Science programs (Construction Management and Organization/Project Management), and Certificates of Achievement designed for industry credentials in as little as eight weeks. Instruction is delivered primarily through Canvas LMS, with WNC Anywhere providing single sign-on access, myWNC handling registration and records (part of the NSHE unified student system), NetTutor supplying online academic coaching, Panopto enabling lecture capture, and Accuplacer handling placement testing. Dual enrollment is delivered through partnerships with 13 western Nevada high schools via Jump Start College, concurrent enrollment, and CTE College Credit programs.

Revenue is generated from per-credit tuition (e.g., $136.25/credit lower-division in-state, $226.00/credit upper-division in-state), a $9,550/year non-resident flat fee, WUE reduced rates at 150% of resident tuition, course-specific differentials (notably a $120/credit nursing differential), a one-time $15 application fee, and foundation donations supporting scholarships and program development. Pricing is publicly disclosed through 2029-30. The college distributes educational services through on-campus instruction, online/distance learning via Canvas, high school dual enrollment, prison education, and workforce/continuing education programs, reaching prospective students through digital channels, high school counselor relationships, and employer partnerships including the MGM Opportunity Program.

Name

Western Nevada College

Legal name

Western Nevada College

Website

https://wnc.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Western Nevada College is a public community college in Carson City, Nevada, serving approximately 5,000 students annually through associate and bachelor's degree programs, certificates, and dual enrollment partnerships across three campuses and 13 high schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC), Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs (EDAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Dual enrollment programs
• Workforce training certificates
• Continuing education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Carson City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Per-credit tuition charges for lower and upper division courses. Nevada residents pay registration fees; non-residents pay additional per-credit or flat fees. Revenue supports college operations, instruction, and student services.
2. Foundation Donations and Fundraising: Private donations through WNC Foundation support scholarships, emergency funds, program development, and capital projects. Donors contribute to specific funds including President's Fund, scholarships, and the Wildcat Reserve food pantry.
3. Special Course and Lab Fees: Additional fees for specific course types including nursing differential fees, computer lab fees, online course fees, interactive video fees, and lab fees for laboratory courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Western Nevada College is a public community college delivering associate degrees (AA, AS, AAS, AGS), two bachelor's degree programs (BAS Construction Management and BAS Organization and Project Management), and Certificates of Achievement through on-campus instruction in Carson City and Fallon, online learning via Canvas LMS, dual enrollment with 13 western Nevada high schools, prison education, and workforce training. The college also provides student support services including the Veterans Resource Center, Disability Support Services with the CREST program, the Wildcat Reserve food pantry, and the Nevada Promise Scholarship.

Product overview

Western Nevada College is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The institution provides a unified platform centered around Canvas LMS and myWNC student portal, through which students access associate degrees (AA, AS, AAS, AGS), two bachelor's degree programs (BAS Construction Management and BAS Organization and Project Management), and Certificates of Achievement in professional fields. The college operates dual enrollment pathways including Jump Start College, concurrent enrollment, and dual credit programs for high school students. WNC supports students through Nevada Promise Scholarship, Veterans Resource Center, Disability Support Services with CREST program, and the Wildcat Reserve food pantry. All services are accessible through Canvas-based online learning, with an integrated online bookstore accessible directly within the learning management system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Degrees Two-year degree programs including AA, AS, AAS, and AGS in various majors, designed for transfer to four-year institutions or direct career preparation.
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Construction Management Four-year bachelor's degree program in construction management requiring minimum 30 college semester units with 2.0 GPA, including 12 units in construction courses and 12 units of general education including English 101.
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Organization and Project Management
• Certificates of Achievement
• Jump Start College Program
• Dual Enrollment Programs
• Nevada Promise Scholarship
• Veterans Resource Center
• Wildcat Reserve Food Pantry
• Disability Support Services (DSS)
• CREST Program
• Prison Education Program
• MGM Opportunity Program
• Online Learning / Distance Education
• Continuing Education
• ROADS Training Support
• SNAP Employment and Training Program
• Early Childhood Education Scholarship Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 17% higher graduation rate than national community college average
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 13 Western Nevada High Schools (Jump Start Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with 13 western Nevada high schools offering Jump Start College program. High-achieving juniors and seniors can earn up to an associate degree before high school graduation. Students take prescribed courses (15 credits per semester) in cohorts, with support from WNC Outreach Advisors and acceptance by both WNC and the high school.
• University of Nevada, Reno (Transfer Admissions Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTAP partnership allows WNC students to stay connected with UNR through monthly deadline reminders, financial aid information, transfer events, and on-campus advising visits. Students receive seamless transition guidance and can apply to UNR while completing their WNC degree.
• Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) InstitutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationNSHE network includes UNR, UNLV, Nevada State College, College of Southern Nevada, Great Basin College, and Truckee Meadows Community College. Shared transcript systems, free transcript delivery within NSHE, common course numbering, and articulation agreements facilitate seamless student transfers.
• Nevada High Schools (CTE College Credit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and Technical Education credit partnerships with high schools allowing students to receive college credit for completing CTE sequences. Certificates of skill attainment awarded upon program completion.
• MGM Resorts International (MGM Opportunity Program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing educational opportunities and workforce development for MGM employees. Offers pathways to certificates and degrees with industry-relevant curriculum.
• Jack C. Davis Observatory PartnersminorOthersAcademic partnerships supporting the Jack C. Davis Observatory, providing STEM education and research opportunities in astronomy for students and the community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tmccnevada
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/wncnv
• Facebookfacebook.com/51755732759
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/western-nevada-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/westernnevadacollege
• TikToktiktok.com/@wncwildcats

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Investors

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M&A

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