Nevada State University
PublicHenderson, NV
Located in Henderson, NV, Nevada State University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 3,762 undergraduates. Nevada State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 87%. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $95,918/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Jul 1, 2027
Confirm on Nevada State University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $15,068 more per year in tuition and fees (3.2x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Nevada State University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against Nevada State University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Nevada State University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nevada State University's acceptance rate?
Nevada State University in Henderson, NV admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Nevada State University cost?
Nevada State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,718 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Nevada State University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Nevada State University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Nevada State University?
For 2024-25, Nevada State University's published tuition and required fees were $21,833 for out-of-state students and $6,765 for in-state students -- $15,068 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Nevada State University?
Nevada State University's deadlines are Regular Decision Jul 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Nevada State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Nevada State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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