NSC Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 86.82%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $6,765
- Out-of-State Tuition: $21,833
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at NSC:
- Total Enrollment: 7,549, including 1,056 online students
- 7,464 Undergraduate, 85 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 29.2% men, 70.8% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 34%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 34 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 1 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
NSC Overview
Nevada State University (NSC) is a four-year, public school located in Henderson, NV. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The NSC's tuition & fees is $6,765 for Nevada residents and $21,833 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 36% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,814.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,549 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
NSC's acceptance rate is 86.82% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 33.21%.
Nevada State University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Nevada State University is $6,765 for in-state students and $21,833 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $5,444 for in-state students and $20,511 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,187 for Nevada residents and $23,311 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $5,784 for Nevada residents and $21,905 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $6,765 | $21,833 |
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| Graduate | $5,444 | $20,511 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,187 | $23,311 |
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| Graduate | $5,784 | $21,905 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Nevada State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at NSC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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