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Nevada State College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 79%
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Henderson, Nevada, Nevada State College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that Nevada State College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Nevada State College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Nevada State College is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nevada state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 49%.

Nevada State College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

79%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,075

Cost of attendance at Nevada State College in 2022 for students from Nevada.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average $5,360
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,440

Cost of attendance at Nevada State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average $16,478
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Nevada State College received on average $6,349 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,349
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 224 50% $5,017 $1,123,782
Other Federal Grant 348 78% $3,839 $1,335,799
State Grant/Scholarships 358 80% $2,133 $763,662
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 313 70% $1,853 $579,868
Total Grant & Scholarships 422 95% $6,349 $2,679,329

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Nevada State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Nevada State College students is 28.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 29.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.4%.

28.5%

  • asian 36.4% 8 students
  • African American 21.4% 3 students
  • white 27.5% 19 students
  • unknown 22.2% 2 students
  • hispanic 27.1% 29 students
  • Mixed Race 38.9% 7 students

Service Offerings

Nevada State College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Nevada State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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