Nevada State University
Henderson, NV · Rural · 3,762 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
Rural
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Location
Henderson, NV, 89002 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
LAS · Las Vegas
14 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$23,718
Out-of-state COA
$38,786
Avg net price
$14,068
Room & board
$11,819
In-state tuition
$6,765
Out-of-state tuition
$21,833
Books & supplies
$1,300/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,438
$30–48k
$13,084
$48–75k
$16,002
$75–110k
$17,757
$110k+
$21,125
Admissions
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
32%
1st-yr retention
79%
Transfer-out rate
26%
Consumer completion
38%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
34%
Transferred
30%
Still enrolled
4%
Dropped out / unknown
33%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,092
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,166
Median debt
$19,691
Monthly loan payment
$209
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$26,142
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,423
Student Body
Men 21%Women 79%
18
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
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Pell grant recipients
23%
First-generation
49%
Median family income
$31,751
Independent students
59%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
41%
Race & ethnicity
White
23%
Hispanic
48%
Black
10%
Asian
10%
Two or more
6%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,092
10 years after entry
$53,166
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Institutional
Endowment
$2M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$9,521/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,897
Federal loan rate
13%
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