Colleges in Nevada
All 23 degree-granting colleges in Nevada, sorted by published in-state tuition. Click any column header to re-sort.
The gap between the cheapest and most expensive college in Nevada is $38,505 per year — about $154,020 over a four-year degree.
All 23 colleges, cheapest first
| College | In-state | Out-of-state | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Truckee Meadows Community CollegePublicReno · Less than 2-year | $3,162 | $3,162 | Public |
| 2 | Great Basin CollegePublicElko · Less than 2-year | $3,772 | $3,772 | Public |
| 3 | Western Nevada CollegePublicCarson City · Less than 2-year | $3,838 | $3,838 | Public |
| 4 | College of Southern NevadaPublicLas Vegas · Less than 2-year | $3,968 | $3,968 | Public |
| 5 | Nevada State CollegePublicHenderson · Less than 2-year | $6,225 | $6,225 | Public |
| 6 | University of Nevada-RenoPublicReno · Less than 2-year | $8,797 | $8,797 | Public |
| 7 | University of Nevada-Las VegasPublicLas Vegas · Less than 2-year | $8,947 | $8,947 | Public |
| 8 | University of Phoenix-NevadaFor-profitLas Vegas · Less than 2-year | $9,552 | $9,552 | Private for-profit |
| 9 | Touro University NevadaPrivateHenderson · Less than 2-year | $10,290 | $10,290 | Private nonprofit |
| 10 | DeVry University-NevadaFor-profitHenderson · Less than 2-year | $15,032 | $15,032 | Private for-profit |
| 11 | Las Vegas CollegeFor-profitLas Vegas · Less than 2-year | $15,493 | $15,493 | Private for-profit |
| 12 | Chamberlain University-NevadaFor-profitLas Vegas · Less than 2-year | $19,980 | $19,980 | Private for-profit |
| 13 | Arizona College of Nursing-Las VegasFor-profitLas Vegas · Less than 2-year | $21,653 | $21,653 | Private for-profit |
| 14 | Roseman University of Health SciencesPrivateHenderson · Less than 2-year | $41,667 | $41,667 | Private nonprofit |
| 15 | Career College of Northern NevadaFor-profitSparks · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 16 | Carrington College-Las VegasFor-profitLas Vegas · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 17 | Carrington College-RenoFor-profitReno · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 18 | Nevada Career InstituteFor-profitLas Vegas · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 19 | Nevada System of Higher Education-System OfficePublicReno · Less than 2-year | — | — | Public |
| 20 | Northwest Career CollegeFor-profitLas Vegas · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 21 | Pima Medical Institute-Las VegasFor-profitLas Vegas · 2-year | — | — | Private for-profit |
| 22 | Sierra Nevada UniversityPrivateIncline Village · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
| 23 | Wongu University of Oriental MedicinePrivateLas Vegas · Less than 2-year | — | — | Private nonprofit |
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Questions
What is the cheapest college in Nevada?
Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, at $3,162 per year for in-state students. The next cheapest are Great Basin College ($3,772), Western Nevada College ($3,838), College of Southern Nevada ($3,968).
How much does college cost in Nevada?
The median published in-state tuition is $9,552 per year across 14 colleges that reported. Community colleges sit at the low end; private four-year schools at the high end. Remember this is tuition and fees only — housing, food and books are extra.
Public or private — which is cheaper?
Public colleges usually have a much lower sticker price for state residents because taxpayers subsidize them. But private colleges often give larger scholarships, so the net price can end up similar. Always compare after aid, not before.
Do I have to live in Nevada to get in-state tuition?
Generally yes, and the rules are stricter than people expect. Most states require 12 months of residency for reasons other than education, plus proof like a driver's license, voter registration and tax filings. Check the specific school's residency policy.
About this data
Every figure comes from IPEDS 2022 — the survey every U.S. college receiving federal student aid must complete. We list published tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates. Schools that did not report tuition appear at the bottom with a dash. Confirm current pricing on each school's website before applying.