Nevada College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

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Tuition trends by school type and level for Nevada colleges

There are 15 four-year colleges and universities in Nevada—7 public institutions and 8 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $5,985, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $18,119. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 5.97% and out-of-state costs changed by 6.15%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 46.58% (in-state) and 36.01% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $22,113 in 2025. That is a 3.59% change from last year and -13.43% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $6,630, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $23,747. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 6.44% and out-of-state costs changed by 6.84%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 47.44% (in-state) and 48.56% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $24,770 in 2025. That is a -3.76% change from last year and -9.75% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 3.59% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 5.97% (higher by 2.38 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by 6.15% (higher by 2.56 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by -13.43%, compared with public in-state 46.58% (higher by 60.02 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state 36.01% (higher by 49.44 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by -3.76% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by 6.44% (higher by 10.21 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by 6.84% (higher by 10.60 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by -9.75%, compared with public graduate in-state 47.44% (higher by 57.19 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state 48.56% (higher by 58.31 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $21,163 (public in-state), $33,298 (public out-of-state), and $37,291 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 2.34%, 3.73%, and 2.51%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 25.02% (public in-state), 27.25% (public out-of-state), and -2.86% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $27,531 (public in-state), $39,666 (public out-of-state), and $43,659 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 9.84%, 8.71%, and 7.10%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 47.95% (public in-state), 42.44% (public out-of-state), and 8.96% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of Nevada Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in Nevada from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in Nevada and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Nevada public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $5,985 which has increased by 46.58% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $18,119 which has risen by 36.01%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.60% while last year increase rate was 6.15%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Nevada Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$4,180$4,428$4,703$4,846$5,010$5,302$5,395$5,530$5,648$5,985
Year-to-Year Rates2.39%5.93%6.21%3.05%3.37%5.84%1.74%2.51%2.13%5.97%
Cumulative Rates2.39%8.45%15.19%18.70%22.71%29.87%32.13%35.45%38.33%46.58%
Out-of-State Costs$13,420$13,810$14,237$14,721$15,228$15,808$16,155$16,600$17,069$18,119
Year-to-Year Rates0.73%2.91%3.09%3.40%3.44%3.81%2.19%2.75%2.83%6.15%
Cumulative Rates0.73%3.67%6.87%10.50%14.30%18.66%21.26%24.60%28.12%36.01%
For private schools in Nevada state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $22,113 which has increased by -13.43% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is -1.34% while last year increase rate was 3.59%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Nevada Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$25,433$24,027$23,794$18,908$19,392$19,365$19,917$20,686$21,346$22,113
Year-to-Year Rates-0.43%-5.53%-0.97%-20.54%2.56%-0.14%2.85%3.86%3.19%3.59%
Cumulative Rates-0.43%-5.94%-6.85%-25.98%-24.08%-24.19%-22.03%-19.02%-16.43%-13.43%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Nevada public schools are $6,630 which has increased by 47.44% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $23,747 which has risen by 48.56%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 4.86% while last year increase rate was 6.84%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Nevada Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$4,525$5,394$5,622$5,755$5,555$5,830$5,929$6,072$6,228$6,630
Year-to-Year Rates0.63%19.19%4.23%2.37%-3.47%4.96%1.70%2.41%2.57%6.44%
Cumulative Rates0.63%19.94%25.01%27.97%23.53%29.65%31.85%35.03%38.51%47.44%
Out-of-State Costs$16,013$19,304$19,810$20,227$15,589$20,599$21,111$21,679$22,226$23,747
Year-to-Year Rates0.18%20.55%2.62%2.11%-22.93%32.14%2.49%2.69%2.52%6.84%
Cumulative Rates0.18%20.76%23.93%26.53%-2.48%28.86%32.07%35.62%39.04%48.56%
For private graduate schools in Nevada state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $24,770 which has increased by -9.75% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is -0.97519% while last year increase rate was -3.76%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Nevada Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$28,055$24,390$24,576$24,674$25,080$25,305$24,787$25,214$25,738$24,770
Year-to-Year Rates2.22%-13.06%0.76%0.40%1.64%0.90%-2.05%1.72%2.08%-3.76%
Cumulative Rates2.22%-11.13%-10.46%-10.10%-8.62%-7.80%-9.69%-8.13%-6.22%-9.75%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Nevada college cost trends.