by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Western Nevada College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. If you're looking for specific information on WNC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
At Western Nevada College the average out-of-state tuition and fees for undergraduates was $11,434 in 2020-2021. If you were a Nevada resident, the yearly charges were $3,748.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $10,979 | $455 | $11,434 |
| In-State | $3,293 | $455 | $3,748 |
Western Nevada College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Western Nevada College cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. Western Nevada College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $11,434 for out-of-state students.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from Nevada pay an average of $3,748 a year to attend WNC, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Western Nevada College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | Nevada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Western Nevada College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Western Nevada College increased with an average annual rate of 5.90% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $4,203 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at WNC to be $8,654, and $18,358 for four years.
For out-of-state students, tuition and fees have increased by about 4.32% in the past five years. This year, out-of-state students will be paying approximately $12,444 if the percentage increases stay the same.
This means an estimated $25,427 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at WNC, and $53,101 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at WNC.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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