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Nevada State University Science & Tech Programs

Nevada State University is a public institution located in Henderson, NV. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Nevada State University Rankings

NS appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#5 of 33	State — Nevada
Overall Quality	#135 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#833 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Nevada State University?

Contact details for NS are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002
Phone:	7029922000
Website:	nevadastate.edu/
Admissions:	nevadastate.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	nevadastate.edu/admissions/costs-and-financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into NS?

You can apply to NS online at: https://nevadastate.edu/admissions/application-information/

NS is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for NS

Here’s what NS looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into NS?

NS admits 87%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 33% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at NS vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	529	457	86%
Women	1,287	1,120	87%

Can I Afford Nevada State University?

The average net price after aid at NS is $13,208. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,090
In-State Fees	$675
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,158
Out-of-State Fees	$675
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$6,765
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,833

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 6% of students at NS receive some form of financial aid (438 students).

Nearly 36% of students at NS receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,814 per student.

23% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,249.

Student Loan Debt

13% of NS undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,387 per year.

Nevada State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 80 students enrolled at NS. NS is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,791 undergraduate students at NS, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Nevada State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	504
Black or African American	333
Hispanic	1,577
White	826
American Indian/Alaska Native	7
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	45
Two or More Races	227
Non-Resident	3

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at NS are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Nevada	523
California	1
Hawaii	1
Washington	1

Additionally, approximately 0.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Nevada State University Graduate Student Diversity

59 of NS’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at NS, approximately 4% are male and 96% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Nevada State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	4
Hispanic	17
White	22
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	6

Online Learning at Nevada State University

NS provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,540 undergraduate students at NS took at least one online class — of those, 1,056 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 22 students took at least one online class. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Nevada State University

NS offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

NS maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.