In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Nevada Colleges is $5,985 for in-state and $18,119 for out-of-state students. For Nevada private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $23,010.

Compared to last year's tuition in Nevada, in-state tuition has increased by 5.97% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 6.15%. The private schools' tuition decreased by 5.16%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Nevada Colleges.

Nevada Colleges' tuition & fees is lower than 2025 national average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Nevada, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

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Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas has the most expensive tuition & fees of $44,928 and Touro University Nevada has the lowest tuition & fees of $10,380 among Nevada Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Nevada Colleges is as follows:

  • The tuition & fees is $5,985 for in-state and $18,119 for out-of-state students.
  • Private schools' tuition is $23,010.
  • The tuition per credit hour is $181 for state residents and $459 for out-of-state.
  • The cost for books & supplies is $1,157.
  • The living cost is $11,236 (on-campus) and $14,665 (off-campus).

2025 Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Nevada Colleges

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Nevada Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State On CampusOff Campus
Arizona College of Nursing-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV$23,531 $832 - - $12,668
Chamberlain University-NevadaLas Vegas, NV$20,680 $705 $400 - $17,772
College of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV$4,358 $13,024$137 $282$1,280 - $13,200
DeVry University-NevadaHenderson, NV$17,008 $514 $1,100 - $16,608
Galen Health Institutes-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV$44,928 - - - -
Great Basin CollegeElko, NV$3,923 $11,996$116 $124$1,670 $6,000 $10,000
Las Vegas CollegeLas Vegas, NV$16,176 - $1,586 - $12,204
Nevada State UniversityHenderson, NV$6,765 $21,833$203 $436$1,300 $11,819 $13,587
Roseman University of Health SciencesHenderson, NV$44,900 - - - -
Touro University NevadaHenderson, NV$10,380 - - - -
Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno, NV$3,352 $12,018$124 $260$856 - $19,728
University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas, NV$9,748 $27,411$281 $589$1,240 $12,628 $13,478
University of Nevada-RenoReno, NV$9,578 $27,720$281 $590$1,200 $14,496 $14,286
Western Nevada CollegeCarson City, NV$4,168 $12,834$124 $260$940 - $17,788
Average$5,985$21,746$181$459$1,157$11,236$14,665
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Nevada Tuition

The average in-state tuition and fees for 7 public colleges in Nevada is $5,985. The average out-of-state tuition and fees for public colleges in Nevada is $18,119 for the academic year 2024-2025.
The average tuition and fees for 8 private colleges in Nevada is $23,010.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for in-state students in Nevada public colleges is $18,378 for on-campus living and $21,807 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for out-of-state students in Nevada public colleges is $30,512 for on-campus living and $33,942 for off-campus living.
The average cost of attendance (including books & supplies and living costs) for private colleges in Nevada is $35,403 for on-campus living and $38,833 for off-campus living.
Out-of-state tuition is $12,135 higher than in-state tuition on average.
Private tuition is $4,891 higher than public out-of-state tuition on average.
Recent data shows in-state public tuition changed by 5.97% and out-of-state public tuition changed by 6.15% and private tuition changed by -5.16% from last year.