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Nevada State College

Nevada State College is a small, public institution located in Henderson, nv. Founded in 2002, Nevada State College offers undergraduate degrees in 28 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 4,581 undergraduates
cost $6,225 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Nevada State College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 82.5%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 2.75
Application fee $30
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Nevada State College is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $6,225
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $7,525
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $7,525 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,964
Additional expenses
Room & board N/A
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses N/A
Cost of attendance* $21,264
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $21,264 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Nevada State College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,581, with gender binary students split 23% male and 77% female.

Total enrollment

7,115

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
21%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
43%
Asian %
11%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
8%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002
phone 702-992-2000
address https://nsc.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Nevada state student alliance (student government)

Pre-professional club

American sign language club

Student nurses association

Circle k international

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsN/A
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Nevada State College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Nevada State College?

Nevada State College is located in Henderson, nv.

What is the acceptance rate at Nevada State College? 

The acceptance rate for Nevada State College is 82%.

What’s the average GPA for Nevada State College?

The average high school GPA for Nevada State College students was 2.75.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Nevada State College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Nevada State College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $87,932.

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