Campus Vibe
Health sciencesRural
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
Campus Visits
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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate86.2%
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
8600.0%
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 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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
98Average
Estimated from NV state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
230 mi(399 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
239 mi(414 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
259 mi(449 min)