Great Basin College
Higher EducationNevada, United States201-500 Employees
Great Basin College is a public higher education institution based in Elko, Nevada. It operates a main residential campus in Elko and maintains centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump, and Winnemucca, along with satellite facilities across northern Nevada and a growing Internet campus. The college serves a very large geographic area—86,500 square miles across ten Nevada counties, touching several state borders—reflecting its focus on meeting educational needs in a rural, widely distributed region. Its student and community focus targets residents across northern Nevada, providing access to higher education and workforce-oriented programs through multiple locations and online offerings. In 2026, Great Basin College established partnerships with Nevada Gold Mines and Barrick Gold Corp to host programs such as a Women in CTE & Mining Rocks event for students and staff from diverse communities, demonstrating collaboration with regional employers to align programs with industry needs.