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Nevada State University

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Henderson, Nevada 89002

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Mid-SizeRuralPublic

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Nevada State University is a public institution in Henderson with particular strength in health sciences and psychology.

A mid-sized campus of 3.8K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

31% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,166 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,208.

Established
2002
Motto
Omnia Pro Patria
Mascot
Sting the Scorpion
Type
Public university

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86%Acceptance
SAT Avg
3,791Students
19:1Student:Faculty
31%Grad Rate
$53,166Earnings 10yr
$13,208Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Nevada State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate86.2%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

86.2%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$6,368
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,449
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$23,035
Average Net Price$13,208
Median Debt at Graduation$19,691
Monthly Payment (10yr)$209

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,793
$30–48K$12,021
$48–75K$15,176
$75–110K$17,591
$110K+$19,917

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,208

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

86.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,547

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

24

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (28)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,791
Gender Split
78% / 22%
Women / Men
First Generation
49%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 21%
Black 10%
Hispanic 46%
Asian 10%
Two+ 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate31.0%
Freshman Retention77.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,092
8 Years$47,968
10 Years$53,166

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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