Nevada State University

Public · Moderately Selective · NV

School data & stats

TypePublic

LocationNV · West

SettingRural

Undergrads3,762

Student:faculty18:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate16.7%

6-yr grad rate33.6%

Drop-out rate21.2%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$7k

Out-of-state tuition$22k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity77.1%

Gender diversity78.9%

International0.1%

Identity—

Overview

Nevada State University is a young public institution in Henderson, near Las Vegas, created to expand college access in one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the country. It serves a majority-minority, heavily first-generation student body and identifies itself primarily as a teaching institution rather than a research university.

Academics

Nursing and education are the flagship programs, built to meet direct workforce demand in the Las Vegas Valley, with a practical, career-oriented approach to the curriculum overall.

Worth knowing

As a relatively new and still-growing institution, Nevada State's campus and traditions are still developing compared with older, more established public universities; prospective students should expect a newer campus and fewer long-standing traditions than at a legacy institution.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate86.8%

Enrolled mid-50%—

Test policynot used

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

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