Nevada State University
Henderson, NV 89002
About Nevada State University
Nevada State University is a public research university in Henderson, Nevada, serving roughly 3,762 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 86.82% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,166 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Nevada State University charges 23% above the national public median tuition ($6,765).
- Versus the Nevada median, sticker tuition is 30% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 33.58%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $53,166.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Nevada State University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 845% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada State University | $6,765 | $14,068 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Nevada (state median) | $9,663 | $10,359 | 12 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Nevada State University really?
Key findings
- Nevada State University charges 23% above the national public median tuition ($6,765).
- Versus the Nevada median, sticker tuition is 30% below.
Nevada State University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $6,765
Finding Nevada State University charges 23% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $6,765. That is 23% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Nevada median ($9,663), sticker tuition is 30% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.6×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Nevada State University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Nevada State University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Nevada State University is $14,068.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $14,068 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $3,709 above the Nevada median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Nevada State University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Nevada State University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Nevada State University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$6,765
Out-of-state tuition
$21,833
Avg. net price
$14,068
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Nevada State University is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse313
- Psychology, General99
- Criminal Justice/Police Science57
- Business Administration and Management, General52
- Elementary Education and Teaching43
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 35% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Nevada State University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Nevada State University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Nevada State University.
Campus
Location
Henderson, NV
City / state
- ZIP
- 89002
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
3,762
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 9,059
- Graduate
- 85
- Full-time share
- 59%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$19,691
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 22.84%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Nevada State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Nevada State University reported total enrollment of about 3,762 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 21% male and 79% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (48.1%), White (22.9%), and Asian (10.2%). About 22.84% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
59.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Nevada State University in 2024 is 3,762 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 9,059 students. Graduate enrollment is about 85 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 20% male / 80% female
- Psychology, General: 16% male / 84% female
- Criminal Justice/Police Science: 26% male / 74% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Nevada State University graduates earn a median of $53,166 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Nevada State University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $53,166. Median federal loan debt: $19,691. Average net price used in cost models: $14,068.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Nevada State University graduates report median earnings of $53,166 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Nevada State University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Nevada State University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Nevada State University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Nevada State University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$1.6M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Nevada median 0.22× the median ($7.2M)
- Far West median 0.09× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 0.06× the median ($26.4M)
- Nevada median 0.14× the median ($2,429)
- Far West median 0.05× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 0.03× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Nevada median 36.1 pp above median (63.9%)
- Far West median 54.3 pp above median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $9,521
- Nevada median 1.1× the median ($8,978)
- Far West median near the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,897
- Nevada median 0.91× the median ($6,471)
- Far West median 0.84× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.81× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Nevada State University at a glance
Nevada State University
Nevada State University is a public institution in Henderson, NV, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NursePsychology, GeneralCriminal Justice/Police Science
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino48.1%White or Caucasian22.9%Asian10.2%
Schools near Nevada State University
Other campuses in Henderson, NV when available, plus nearby institutions in Nevada.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Nevada, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nevada State University located?
Nevada State University is located in Henderson, NV.
What is Nevada State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Nevada State University is 86.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,733 applicants and 1,493 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Nevada State University's tuition?
Nevada State University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $6,765 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $14,068 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Nevada State University cost?
Reported tuition is $6,765 and average net price is $14,068 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,819 annually.
What explains Nevada State University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($14,068), completion (33.6% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($53,166). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Nevada State University?
Nevada State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 9,059 students, Hispanic or Latino (48.1%), White (22.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Nevada State University?
About 48.8% of students at Nevada State University are first-generation college students.
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.
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.
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.