More selective than 50% of Nevada colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose NS over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have NS's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at NS or have its file? Send it to us.
NS admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 86% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is NS compared with other Nevada colleges?
NS has the 2nd-lowest acceptance rate of 3 Nevada colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nevada-Reno | 74% | 61% | $15,927 |
| 2 | Nevada State University | 87% | 34% | $14,068 |
| 3 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | 96% | 51% | $10,359 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Nevada colleges →
Who enrolls at NS
College Scorecard; IPEDS
NS admissions questions
What is the NS acceptance rate?
Nevada State University accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,493 of 1,733 applicants were admitted.
Does NS require the SAT or ACT?
Nevada State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at NS?
35% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (519 of 1,493).
Is NS getting harder to get into?
Nevada State University accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 86% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Nevada State University overview