Nevada State University's published cost of attendance is $23,718. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $11,438, middle-income families pay around $16,002, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,125.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,718 |
| Tuition and Fees | $21,833 |
| Room and Board | $11,819 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,650 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,068 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,438 |
| $30–48k | $13,084 |
| $48–75k | $16,002 |
| $75–110k | $17,757 |
| $110k+ | $21,125 |
Nevada State University's published cost of attendance is $23,718. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $11,438, middle-income families pay around $16,002, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,125. Azimuth ranks Nevada State University #239 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Nevada State University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based aid, which helps close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay. The difference between sticker price and net price can be substantial — understanding net price rather than headline cost is essential when comparing affordability across institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,691, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $12,146; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $73,626, median federal debt of $19,691 projects to a monthly payment of about $222 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Nevada State University earn median 4-year earnings of $73,626, placing Nevada State University in the 74.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $19,106 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 95.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Nevada State University #153 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 396 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $95,918, ranked #59 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 89 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,468, ranked #136 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 51 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $60,273, ranked #274 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 50 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,443, ranked #190 nationally in its major.
