Nevada State University
Nevada State University is a public research university in Henderson, Nevada, serving roughly 3,762 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 86.82% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,166 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,765
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,068 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 86.82% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,762 59.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.58%
Nevada State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Nevada State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Nevada State University?
Nevada State University is located in Henderson, NV (ZIP 89002).
Is Nevada State University public or private?
Nevada State University is a Public institution.
How much does Nevada State University cost?
Published tuition: $6,765 in-state, $21,833 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $14,068.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,438 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,084 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,002 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,757 |
| $110,001+ | $21,125 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $27,060.
How hard is it to get into Nevada State University?
Admission rate: 86.82%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Nevada State University?
Total enrollment: 3,762 students.
About 59% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Nevada State University?
150%-time completion rate: 33.58%.
First-year retention: 78.8%.
What do graduates of Nevada State University earn?
Median earnings: $47,092 six years after entry; $53,166 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,691.
22.84% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Nevada State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (838 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (313 completions)
- General Psychology (99 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (57 completions)
- CIP 520201 (52 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (43 completions)
- CIP 510203 (36 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (33 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (25 completions)
- CIP 540101 (25 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Nevada State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 86.82%; completion rate 33.58%; median earnings $53,166 at 10 years; net price $14,068. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$6,765
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Nevada State University was $6,765.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,068
2024 Value
In 2024 Nevada State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,068.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,272 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,068 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$27,060 4-Year In-State Tuition
$87,332 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Nevada State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
12.82% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Nevada State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Nevada State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,482 | $14,758 | $11,319 |
| 2014 | $4,482 | $14,758 | $12,653 |
| 2015 | $4,738 | $15,423 | $12,705 |
| 2016 | $5,001 | $16,114 | $12,271 |
| 2017 | $5,131 | $16,688 | $13,805 |
| 2018 | $5,438 | $17,458 | $12,980 |
| 2019 | $5,663 | $18,162 | $12,915 |
| 2020 | $6,075 | $19,076 | $12,478 |
| 2021 | $6,075 | $19,440 | $14,305 |
| 2022 | $6,225 | $19,964 | $13,866 |
| 2023 | $6,368 | $20,449 | $13,208 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
86.82% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
59.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Nevada State University in 2024 is 3,762 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
16.67% 100% Completion Time
33.58% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 16.67% of students graduating from Nevada State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Nevada State University.
Return on Investment
$19,691 Median Student Debt
$53,166 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
844.80% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Nevada State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 313 completions
General Psychology: 99 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 57 completions
CIP 52.0201: 52 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 43 completions
CIP 51.0203: 36 completions
General Biological Sciences: 33 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 25 completions
CIP 54.0101: 25 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 838 completions
Most popular programs at Nevada State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Nevada State University graduates.
About
Nevada State University is a public institution located in Henderson, NV, offering 32 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 3,762 students. The admission rate is 86.82%. The institution maintains a 33.58% graduation rate. Approximately 22.84% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Henderson, NV 89002
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.58% graduation rate at Nevada State University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Nevada State University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $6,765 and average net price is $14,068 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Nevada State University?
The admission rate is 86.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Nevada State University earn?
Median earnings are $47,092 six years after entry and $53,166 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Nevada State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Nevada State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,691.
How big is Nevada State University?
Total enrollment is about 3,762 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Nevada State University public or private?
Nevada State University is a public institution located in Henderson, NV.
Is Nevada State University an HBCU?
No. Nevada State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Nevada State University a tribal college?
No. Nevada State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Nevada State University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Nevada State University reports 48.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Nevada State University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Nevada State University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.