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Nevada State University

Henderson, NV
Admit Rate
87%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Accessible
Cost of Attendance
$23,718
$38,786 out-of-state
Test Policy
SAT/ACT optional‡ (source: Nevada State University 2026-27 undergraduate catalog · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026)

Nevada State's own admissions pages are silent on SAT/ACT, listing only a 2.5 GPA and course units, so this comes from the official catalog. The 2023-24 catalog said scores were required, making this a recent reversal rather than legacy text. Scores are used for course placement.

Data sourced from IPEDS, College Scorecard, for the record as a whole — figures marked with a star are sourced separately, as noted at the bottom of the page. Testing policy and deadlines checked against the college's own pages on Oct 18, 2026.

Admissions

How admission works here

Test scores
Submitting SAT or ACT scores is optional. Nevada State's own admissions pages are silent on SAT/ACT, listing only a 2.5 GPA and course units, so this comes from the official catalog. The 2023-24 catalog said scores were required, making this a recent reversal rather than legacy text. Scores are used for course placement. Nevada State University 2026-27 undergraduate catalog
Deadlines
Rolling admission July 1. Nevada State University application information
Overall
87%* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

My Fit uses this overall rate to classify your chances here.

GPA and test score ranges aren't reported for this school.

SAT/ACT optional
Top 10 majors
  1. 1Nursing
  2. 2Psychology
  3. 3Criminal Justice/Police Science
  4. 4Business Administration
  5. 5Elementary Education and Teaching
  6. 6Biology
  7. 7Communication
  8. 8History
  9. 9Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  10. 10Film and Video Production

Ordered by how many students graduated in each, 2023-24. Source: U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS Completions survey). Names are the federal categories, so Nevada State University may call a major something slightly different.

Applying

Application Deadlines† (source: Nevada State University application information · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026)
Rolling Admission
July 1 · Non-binding
Essay details are being verified

College-specific prompts can change each application cycle. Check the school's official application page for the latest requirements.

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Academics

Career & Major Pathways

Primary Disciplines

We haven't confirmed this yet.

Interdisciplinary Pathways

None documented yet.

Cost

In-state cost of attendance
$23,718* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)
Out-of-state cost of attendance
$38,786* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

This is the full yearly cost before any financial aid. What your family would actually pay is in the Financial Aid section. Cost figures are approximate, so confirm current numbers on the college's website.

Tuition only (part of the cost above)
In-state $6,765* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)Out-of-state $21,833* (source: College Scorecard · 2024)

Financial Aid

What families actually paid, by household income

Average for students who received federal aid. Your own figure depends on your family's finances and the aid this school offers you.

Under $30,000
$11,438
$30,001 – $48,000
$13,084
$48,001 – $75,000
$16,002
$75,001 – $110,000
$17,757
Over $110,000
$21,125

College Scorecard (latest.cost.net_price.public.by_income_level.*), 2024

Estimate what your family would pay

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Scholarships and merit aid

We don't have a confirmed note on merit scholarships at this school. Check its financial aid pages rather than assuming either way.

Campus

Campus Fit

Location
Henderson, NV· Rural
Undergraduates
7,224
Setting
Rural
In a fraternity or sorority
Not publicly reported
Living on campus
Not publicly reported

*College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · 2024

†Nevada State University application information · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026

‡Nevada State University 2026-27 undergraduate catalog · 2026-27 · accessed Sep 29, 2026