Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Nevada College is $3,920 for Nevada residents and $12,019 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.14% for Nevada residents and increased by 2.39% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($4,249) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,664.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for WNC is $4,004 for Nevada residents and $12,307 for out-of-state students which is a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.14% for Nevada residents and increased by 2.39% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $20,360 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.33% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Nevada schools with tuition changes from last year at Nevada colleges tuition change page.
WNC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$3,838 $11,738$19,896
2023-2024$3,920$12,019$20,360
Change % 2023-20242.14%2.39%2.33%
2024-2025$4,004$12,307$20,835
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Western Nevada College - COA
Western Nevada College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Western Nevada College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at WNC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $115 for Nevada residents and $243 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$113$237
2023-2024$115$243
2024-2025$117$249
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Western Nevada College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Western Nevada College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Western Nevada College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Western Nevada College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Western Nevada College$3,920$12,019
University of Nevada-Las Vegas$9,142$26,098
College of Southern Nevada$4,110$12,209
University of Nevada-Reno$8,994$25,950
Truckee Meadows Community College$3,144$11,243
Nevada State College$6,368$20,449

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WNC?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WNC is $16,632 for Nevada residents and $50,613 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$4,013$4,108$4,206$4,305$16,632
Out-of-State$12,268$12,521$12,780$13,044$50,613
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$4,108$4,206$4,305$4,408$17,027
Out-of-State$12,521$12,780$13,044$13,314$51,659
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$4,206$4,305$4,408$4,512$17,431
Out-of-State$12,780$13,044$13,314$13,589$52,727
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$4,305$4,408$4,512$4,619$17,844
Out-of-State$13,044$13,314$13,589$13,870$53,818
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$4,408$4,512$4,619$4,729$18,268
Out-of-State$13,314$13,589$13,870$14,157$54,930

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $106,511 for Nevada residents and $140,492 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Western Nevada College.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$25,681$26,286$27,028$27,792$106,511
Out-of-State$33,936$34,699$35,505$36,352$140,492
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$26,286$26,931$27,695$28,481$109,162
Out-of-State$34,699$35,505$36,352$37,239$143,795
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$26,931$27,614$28,400$29,209$111,962
Out-of-State$35,505$36,352$37,239$38,162$147,258
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$27,614$28,332$29,141$29,974$114,901
Out-of-State$36,352$37,239$38,162$39,121$150,875
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$28,332$29,085$29,917$30,774$117,976
Out-of-State$37,239$38,162$39,121$40,116$154,638

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 43% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $85,951 for Nevada residents and $119,932 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Western Nevada College.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$20,541$21,146$21,888$22,652$85,951
Out-of-State$28,796$29,559$30,365$31,212$119,932
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$21,146$21,791$22,555$23,341$88,602
Out-of-State$29,559$30,365$31,212$32,099$123,235
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$21,791$22,474$23,260$24,069$91,402
Out-of-State$30,365$31,212$32,099$33,022$126,698
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$22,474$23,192$24,001$24,834$94,341
Out-of-State$31,212$32,099$33,022$33,981$130,315
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$23,192$23,945$24,777$25,634$97,416
Out-of-State$32,099$33,022$33,981$34,976$134,078

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Western Nevada College.
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Western Nevada College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$3,920$840$20,360$12,019$840 $20,360

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