Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $19,572 when living on campus and $23,345 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $30,937 when living on campus and $34,711 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| College of Southern Nevada | $4,110 | $12,209 | $1,324 | - | $15,936 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $9,142 | $26,098 | $1,240 | $16,122 | $18,158 |
| Great Basin College | $3,855 | $13,448 | $1,670 | $9,900 | $9,900 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | $3,144 | $11,243 | $650 | - | $22,178 |
| Nevada State College | $6,368 | $20,449 | $1,300 | - | $17,750 |
| Nevada System of Higher Education-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $5,324 | $16,689 | $1,237 | $13,011 | $16,784 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,324 for in-state students and $16,689 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Nevada-Las Vegas requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,098 and Truckee Meadows Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,243 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| College of Southern Nevada | $3,968 | $11,869 | $4,110 | $12,209 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $8,947 | $25,489 | $9,142 | $26,098 |
| Great Basin College | $3,772 | $11,147 | $3,855 | $13,448 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | $3,162 | $10,639 | $3,144 | $11,243 |
| Nevada State College | $6,225 | $19,964 | $6,368 | $20,449 |
| Nevada System of Higher Education-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,215 | $15,822 | $5,324 | $16,689 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $6,051 for state residents and $21,570 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.58% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Nevada-Las Vegas requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $23,075 and Nevada State College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $18,681.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| College of Southern Nevada | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $6,760 | $23,302 | $6,977 | $23,933 |
| Great Basin College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Truckee Meadows Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Nevada State College | $5,012 | $18,750 | $5,124 | $19,206 |
| Nevada System of Higher Education-System Office | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | |||
| Average | $5,886 | $21,026 | $6,051 | $21,570 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $13,011 when a student lives on campus and $16,784 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| College of Southern Nevada | - | - | $10,970 | $4,966 | - |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $12,072 | $4,050 | $12,710 | $5,448 | - |
| Great Basin College | $6,000 | $3,900 | $6,000 | $3,900 | - |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | - | - | $16,812 | $5,366 | - |
| Nevada State College | - | - | $10,979 | $6,771 | - |
| Nevada System of Higher Education-System Office | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $9,036 | $3,975 | $11,494 | $5,290 | - |