Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Henderson, Nevada |
| Online | nevada.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | No |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Nevada State College, located in Henderson, Nevada, sits on a 509-acre campus approximately 15 miles southeast of the Las Vegas Strip. The institution, established in 2002 as Nevada's first state college, operates from its main campus featuring desert-modern architecture that integrates with the surrounding Mojave landscape. As a public four-year college focused on undergraduate education, Nevada State College maintains an emphasis on nursing, education, and business programs while offering liberal arts and sciences degrees. The campus includes contemporary academic buildings, student housing facilities, and the Marydean Martin Library, which serves as a central hub for student resources. Despite its relatively young status among Nevada's higher education institutions, NSC has developed specialized programs to serve first-generation college students and maintains partnerships with regional healthcare facilities for nursing education.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 2.75 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Nevada Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $675 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $10,830 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,446 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,801 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $675 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living | $10,830 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $6,446 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,540 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 42% |
| Education | 21% |
| Psychology | 14% |
| Business | 11% |
| Biology | 3% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=441900 IPEDS survey data for Nevada State College.
Current students may use the Nevada State College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024