Nevada State College

Nevada State College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Henderson, Nevada. Nevada State College was founded in 2002 and now enrolls around 3,747 students a year, including 3,747 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Nevada State College! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Nevada State College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Nevada State College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Nevada State College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Nevada State College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Nevada State College on the Student Life page.

2021 Nevada State College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	76%
Average GPA	2.8
In-State Tuition	$5,138
Out-of-State	$12,020
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Nevada State College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Nevada State College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Nevada State College Acceptance Rate 2017

It is slightly difficult to get into Nevada State College. Around 76% of applicants get into Nevada State College each year. Out of 924 applications received in 2021, 703 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Nevada State College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 72% of students who start at Nevada State College come back the next year. Nevada State College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 15%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Nevada State College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Nevada State College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2017, the total market value of the school endowment was $1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Nevada State College spends about $2,770 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Nevada State College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Nevada State College. Based on this information, how does Nevada State College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Nevada State College a good school for you?

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Where is Nevada State College Located?

Nevada State College is located in the suburban setting of Henderson, Nevada, less than an hour from Las Vegas.

If you want to see Nevada State College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 93/95 to Henderson, or book a flight to the nearest airport, McCarran International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Nevada State College and Henderson are like without leaving home.

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