Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Nevada State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Nevada State University amounted to $6,765 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $21,833. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees added up to $675 in-state and $675 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,090 | $21,158 |
| Fees | $675 | $675 |
| Total | $6,765 | $21,833 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Nevada State University charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Nevada State University costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NV | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Nevada State University lands right around the average.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Nevada State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Below is how tuition at Nevada State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,400 | $18,765 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,550 | $19,289 |
| One Year Ago | $5,693 | $19,774 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,090 | $21,158 |
This chart shows the way tuition at NSC has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 7.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $23,361 for the coming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.67%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $7,013. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.96%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $22,698.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,013 | $22,698 |
| In 2 Years | $7,270 | $23,597 |
| In 3 Years | $7,536 | $24,532 |
| In 4 Years | $7,812 | $25,504 |
| In 5 Years | $8,098 | $26,515 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $96,331, versus roughly $29,631 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at Nevada State University, see the Nevada State University Financial Aid page.