Colleges in Nevada

Nevada has 5 colleges with published admissions data — 3 public and 2 private. Acceptance rates range from 74% to 100%, with University of Nevada-Reno admitting the smallest share of applicants. The median net price — what students actually pay after grants — is $15,927 a year. Median earnings ten years after enrolling are $55,037.

Colleges5
Median net price$15,927
Median in-state tuition$9,578
Median earnings$55,037

The standouts in Nevada

Every college in Nevada

CollegeAcceptanceSAT rangeIn-state tuitionNet priceEarningsGrad rate
University of Nevada-RenoReno · Public · 15,599 students74%1060–1290$9,578$15,927$60,61461%
Chamberlain University-NevadaLas Vegas · Private (for-profit) · 652 students77%—$19,975$27,073$92,40520%
Nevada State UniversityHenderson · Public · 3,762 students87%—$6,765$14,068$53,16634%
University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas · Public · 24,622 students96%1010–1240$9,748$10,359$55,03751%
Arizona College of Nursing-Las VegasLas Vegas · Private (for-profit) · 1,222 students100%—$23,531$30,921$34,65782%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price is the average annual cost after grants for students receiving federal aid. Earnings are median earnings 10 years after entering. A dash means the figure isn’t published for that school.

Common questions

What is the most affordable college in Nevada?

University of Nevada-Las Vegas has the lowest average net price in Nevada at $10,359 a year after grants and scholarships. Nevada State University ($14,068) is next.

Which college in Nevada has the highest-earning graduates?

Students who enrolled at Chamberlain University-Nevada report median earnings of $92,405 ten years after entering.

How many colleges are in Nevada?

Nevada has 5 colleges with published admissions data — 3 public and 2 private. Acceptance rates range from 74% to 100%.

What is in-state tuition at public colleges in Nevada?

The median in-state tuition at public colleges in Nevada is $9,578 a year, before room, board and other costs.

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