Nevada State University

Henderson, NV · Public · 3,762 undergraduates

Nevada State University admitted 87% of applicants. Its average net price after aid for in-state students was $14,262 a year. Within six years, 36% of first-time, full-time students graduated.

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Admissions

Admission rate
87%
SAT/ACT scores
Not required

Cost

In-state cost of attendance, before aid
$24,443 a year
Average in-state net price after aid
$14,262 a year
In-state net price for families earning under $30,000
$12,344 a year
In-state tuition and fees
$7,290 a year
Out-of-state tuition and fees
$22,765 a year

Outcomes

Graduation rate (within 6 years)
36%
Students who return for a second year
79%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$58,648 a year
Median debt at graduation
$18,177

Students

Undergraduates
3,762
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
26%
Student-faculty ratio
18 to 1
Campus setting
Rural

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Health professions
43%
Education
17%
Psychology
10%
Business, management and marketing
8%
Homeland security, law enforcement and firefighting
6%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.