Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Western Nevada College
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Net Price
$14,359
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Western Nevada College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$12,732
Western Nevada College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$11,678
$30–48k
$11,828
$48–75k
$14,359
$75–110k
$15,074
$110k+
$13,645
Understanding Your Aid Package
Western Nevada College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$14,359/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$11,678/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$10,500
Range (25th–75th)$4,000 – $20,709
Median Parent PLUS Loans$8,043
Debt Manageability
0.21x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,987
Earnings Growth
+14%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$256
59th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$22,058
25th %ile
$62,586
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Western Nevada College Cost & Financial Aid
Western Nevada College's published tuition is $20,248 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $14,359—a difference of $5,889.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $11,678 at Western Nevada College. 18% of students receive Pell Grants.
Western Nevada College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Western graduates is $10,500, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $111 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $13,645 at Western—still $6,603 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
