by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Western Nevada College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Western Nevada College ran $4,168 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $12,834. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees were $455 in-state and $455 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,713 | $12,379 |
| Fees | $455 | $455 |
| Total | $4,168 | $12,834 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Western Nevada College charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Western Nevada College prices compare to peer 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 | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Western Nevada College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Western Nevada College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Western Nevada College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,293 | $10,979 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,383 | $11,284 |
| One Year Ago | $3,465 | $11,564 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,713 | $12,379 |
The chart here shows how tuition at WNC has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition went up 7.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $13,738 the year ahead.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 3.62%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,318. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.94%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $13,340.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,318 | $13,340 |
| In 2 Years | $4,474 | $13,866 |
| In 3 Years | $4,636 | $14,412 |
| In 4 Years | $4,803 | $14,980 |
| In 5 Years | $4,976 | $15,570 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $56,598, or close to $18,231 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Western Nevada College, visit the Western Nevada College Financial Aid page.
