Nevada State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 3,762 students.
About This School
Nevada State University is a public institution located in Henderson, Nevada with approximately 3,762 undergraduate students enrolled. Nevada State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average net price after financial aid is $14,068 per year. The graduation rate is 34%.
Nevada State University (NSU), formerly Nevada State College, is a public college in Henderson, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education and opened on September 3, 2002, as Nevada's first state college. The university is a designated Minority Serving Institute, Hispanic Serving Institution, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution. Its main campus is located on a 509-acre (206 ha) site in the southern foothills of Henderson.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the average net price of just $13,208 per year and low median debt at graduation make this one of the more affordable public university options in the region, the 31% graduation rate is a serious concern that parents and students shouldn't overlook. Worth considering if you're a working adult, part-time student, or someone who needs flexibility — the open-access model (86% acceptance rate) and low cost serve that population well — but if you're planning to enroll full-time and want strong odds of finishing in four years, dig hard into what's driving that completion gap before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: -2% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,762 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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