Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $23,718. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Nevada residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $6,765 | $21,833 |
| Housing & meals | — | — |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | — | — |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $23,718 | $38,786 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
NS net price compared with other Nevada colleges
NS has the 5th-lowest average net price of 6 Nevada colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Southern Nevada | $6,615 | 19% | $38,087 |
| 2 | Truckee Meadows Community College | $8,312 | 32% | $44,573 |
| 3 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $10,359 | 51% | $55,037 |
| 4 | Western Nevada College | $12,732 | 41% | $41,987 |
| 5 | Nevada State University | $14,068 | 34% | $53,166 |
| 6 | University of Nevada-Reno | $15,927 | 61% | $60,614 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Nevada colleges →
Why NS costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada State University | 87% | $14,068 | 34% | $53,166 | This school |
| Western Nevada College | — | $12,732 | 41% | $41,987 | |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | — | $8,312 | 32% | $44,573 | |
| University of Nevada-Reno | 74% | $15,927 | 61% | $60,614 | |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | 96% | $10,359 | 51% | $55,037 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Nevada State University would cost you $1,336 more per year than Western Nevada College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Nevada State University.
- Nevada State University gives aided families $2,134 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Nevada resident | NS | WNC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $23,718 | $20,248 | +$3,470 |
| Average grants | −$9,650 | −$7,516 | −$2,134 |
| You pay | $14,068 | $12,732 | +$1,336 |
“+” means NS costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
NS cost questions
How much is tuition at NS?
Tuition and fees are $6,765 a year for Nevada residents and $21,833 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending NS?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $23,718 a year for Nevada residents living on campus and about $38,786 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at NS?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $14,068 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $11,438; $48–75k pay $16,002; $110k+ pay $21,125. These figures are for Nevada residents.
How much debt do NS graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $12,547, and 4.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Nevada State University overview