2022 Nevada Best Colleges Tuition Comparison

This page compares the best colleges in Nevada with tuition, admission, and more academic facts (Ranking data from College Evaluator). For the academic year 2021-2022, University of Nevada-Reno rank first in the best Nevada college ranking and University of Nevada-Las Vegas is placed in second.

Admission Comparison Between Best Colleges in Nevada

2 public and 2 private schools rank in the best Nevada colleges. The schools' average acceptance rate is 71.33% where Sierra Nevada College has the tightest (lowest) acceptance rate of 46% and University of Nevada-Reno has the highest rate of 87%. Total 52,624 students are attending one of the best Nevada schools where University of Nevada-Las Vegas has the largest population with 31,142 students and University of Phoenix-Nevada has the smallest number of students (143 students). The average graduation rate is 39.25% and the average students to faculty ratio is 14.50:1 at those colleges.

The following table shows the academic information and key facts of the best Nevada colleges including acceptance rate, graduation rate, student population, and students to faculty ratio.

Table. Nevada Best Colleges Overview

Rank	Name	Acceptance Rate	SAT Score	Graduation Rate	Population	Student-Faculty Ratio
1	University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV	87%	1,160	60%	20,722	19:1 (5.26 %)
2	University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV	81%	1,140	44%	31,142	20:1 (5.00 %)
3	Sierra Nevada College Incline Village, NV	46%	1,010	44%	617	10:1 (10.00 %)
4	University of Phoenix-Nevada Las Vegas, NV	-	-	9%	143	9:1 (11.11 %)
	Average	71.33%	1,103	39.25%	52,624 (Total)	14.50:1 (6.90 %)

Best Nevada Colleges 2022 Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimated Costs

The following table lists 2021-2022 tuition & fees and compares them between the best Nevada colleges. The 2021-2022 costs are officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for the academic year 2022-2023 are calculated and estimated based on each school's rate of tuition change from 2021 to 2022.

For the undergraduate programs, the average tuition & fees of the best Nevada colleges is $23,642 where Sierra Nevada College has the most expensive costs at $35,508 and University of Phoenix-Nevada has the lowest amount of tuition at $9,552. The average graduate tuition & fees of the best Nevada colleges is $20,249 where University of Nevada-Las Vegas has the highest tuition with $22,698 and University of Phoenix-Nevada has the lowest amount of graduate school tuition with $16,752.

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Table. Best Nevada Colleges 2022 Undergraduate Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation

Rank	School Name	2022 Tuition & Fees		2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
		In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
1	University of Nevada-Reno	$8,588	$24,680	$8,816	$25,358
2	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	$8,737	$24,828	$8,789	$25,328
3	Sierra Nevada College	$35,508		$35,508
4	University of Phoenix-Nevada	$9,552		$9,552
	Average	$8,663	$23,642	$8,803	$23,937

Table. Best Nevada Colleges 2022 Graduate School Tuition Comparison and 2023 Estimation

Rank	School Name	2022 Tuition & Fees		2023 Estimated Tuition & Fees
		In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
1	University of Nevada-Reno	$6,290	$22,380	$6,290	$6,262
2	University of Nevada-Las Vegas	$6,607	$22,698	$6,607	$6,919
3	Sierra Nevada College	$19,165		$19,165
4	University of Phoenix-Nevada	$16,752		$16,752
	Average	$6,449	$20,249	$6,591	$20,543

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Nevada Colleges Tuition Trends Over The Current Decade(The 2010s)

There are 48 colleges in Nevada State - 8 public and 40 private schools. The average tuition & fees of public schools are $4,428 for Nevada residents and $13,810 for others in 2017. It increase 2.91% from last year and 12.98% from 2010 cumulatively. For private schools, the average tuition & fees are $20,651 which are increased 3.22% from last year and 5.92% from 2010 cumulatively.

Tuition & Fees Trends of Nevada Colleges from 2010 to 2017

Next table and charts illustrates the tuition changes from 2010 to 2017 for Nevada colleges and universities. The costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education and due to the data availability, the avarage amount mainly based on 2-4 years and 4 years colleges and universities.

Undergraduate (Public) Undergraduate (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)

For Nevada public schools, the 2017 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $4,428 which has increased by 30.32% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $13,810 which has risen by 12.98%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 1.85% while last year increase rate was 2.91%.

Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Nevada Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
In-State Costs	$3,398	$3,829	$4,107	$4,102	$4,083	$4,180	$4,428
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	12.69%	7.25%	-0.11%	-0.47%	2.39%	5.93%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	12.69%	20.86%	20.73%	20.16%	23.03%	30.32%
Out-of-State Costs	$12,224	$12,720	$13,245	$13,342	$13,322	$13,420	$13,810
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	4.06%	4.13%	0.73%	-0.15%	0.73%	2.91%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	4.06%	8.35%	9.14%	8.98%	9.78%	12.98%

For private schools in Nevada state, the 2017 undergraduate tuition & fees are $20,651 which has increased by 5.92% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 0.85% while last year increase rate was 3.22%.

Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Nevada Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
Tuition & Fees	$19,497	$20,285	$20,588	$20,461	$20,114	$20,007	$20,651
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	4.04%	1.50%	-0.62%	-1.70%	-0.53%	3.22%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	4.04%	5.60%	4.94%	3.16%	2.62%	5.92%

The average graduate school tuition & fees of Nevada public schools are $5,394 which has increased by 7.38% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $19,304 which has risen by 5.41%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 0.77% while last year increase rate was 20.55%.

Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Nevada Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
In-State Costs	$5,023	$5,213	$4,537	$4,495	$4,497	$4,525	$5,394
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	3.78%	-12.96%	-0.93%	0.03%	0.63%	19.19%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	3.78%	-9.67%	-10.51%	-10.48%	-9.91%	7.38%
Out-of-State Costs	$18,313	$18,718	$16,116	$15,984	$15,985	$16,013	$19,304
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	2.21%	-13.90%	-0.82%	0.01%	0.18%	20.55%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	2.21%	-12.00%	-12.72%	-12.71%	-12.56%	5.41%

For private graduate schools in Nevada state, the 2017 tuition & fees are $24,637 which has increased by 47.82% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 6.83171% while last year increase rate was 7.48%.

Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2010 to 2017 for Nevada Colleges

	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	2014-2015	2015-2016	2016-2017
Tuition & Fees	$16,667	$20,791	$21,539	$21,933	$22,283	$22,923	$24,637
Year-to-Year Rates	0.00%	24.74%	3.60%	1.83%	1.60%	2.87%	7.48%
Cumulative Rates	0.00%	24.74%	29.24%	31.60%	33.70%	37.54%	47.82%

You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Nevada college cost trends.

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10 Most Popular Colleges In Nevada State - Tuition Comparison

This page introduce the most popular colleges and universities in Nevada State. The popularity is calculated based on viewed and saved count last 6 months. Below, you can compare general academic facts including acceptance rate, student population, and graduate rate between the popular Nevada schools. In addition, you can compare tuition & fees of those colleges and estimate for future academic year.

General Academic Factors Comparison Between 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Nevada State

In most popular schools in Nevada, there are 3 public and 7 private schools. Next table shows academic information and general characteristics of the 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Nevada State including acceptance ratio, graduation rates, student population, and student to faculty rates.

Table. 10 Most Popular Colleges And Universities In Nevada State Overview

Name	Acceptance Rates	Graduation Rates	Population	Student Faculty Ratio
University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV	79%	54%	21,353	1:22 (4.55 %)
Sierra Nevada College Incline Village, NV	66%	35%	1,057	1:12 (8.33 %)
Carrington College-Reno Reno, NV	91%	84%	360	1:15 (6.67 %)
College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV	-	7%	33,556	1:22 (4.55 %)
American Institute of Medical Sonography Las Vegas, NV	-	-	0	-
University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV	88%	41%	29,702	1:22 (4.55 %)
Marinello Schools of Beauty-Reno Reno, NV	-	37%	0	-
Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV	-	83%	222	1:9 (11.11 %)
The Art Institute of Las Vegas Henderson, NV	-	24%	806	1:21 (4.76 %)
Everest College-Henderson Henderson, NV	-	46%	287	1:16 (6.25 %)

2017 Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimated Costs

Next table list 2016-2017 tuition & fees and compares the costs between 10 Most Popular Colleges and Universities in Nevada State. The 2016-2017 costs officially published by IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. The estimated costs for year 2017-2018 are calculated and estimated based on each school's previous tuition change rates. See school's tuition page for detail description.

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Table. 2017 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation

	2017 Tuition & Fees		2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Nevada-Reno	$7,291	$21,201	$7,291	$21,201
Sierra Nevada College	$31,150		$31,150
Carrington College-Reno	-		-
College of Southern Nevada	$2,910	$9,720	$2,910	$9,720
American Institute of Medical Sonography	-		-
University of Nevada-Las Vegas	$7,063	$20,973	$7,063	$20,973
Marinello Schools of Beauty-Reno	-		-
Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas	-		-
The Art Institute of Las Vegas	$17,413		$17,413
Everest College-Henderson	$12,510		$12,510
Average	$5,754	$18,827	$5,754	$18,827

Table. 2017 Graduate School Tuition & Fees Comparison and 2018 Estimation

	2017 Tuition & Fees		2018 Estimated Tuition & Fees
	In-State	Out-of-State	In-State	Out-of-State
University of Nevada-Reno	$5,287	$19,197	$5,287	$19,197
Sierra Nevada College	$17,529		$17,529
Carrington College-Reno	-		-
College of Southern Nevada	-	-	-	-
American Institute of Medical Sonography	-		-
University of Nevada-Las Vegas	$5,500	$19,410	$5,500	$19,410
Marinello Schools of Beauty-Reno	-		-
Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas	-		-
The Art Institute of Las Vegas	-		-
Everest College-Henderson	-		-
Average	$5,393	$18,712	$5,393	$18,712

Table. 2017 Living Costs Comparison and 2018 Estimation

	2017 Living Costs		2018 Estimated Living Costs
	On-Campus	Off-campus	On-Campus	Off-Campus
University of Nevada-Reno	$15,058	$15,058	$15,058	$15,058
Sierra Nevada College	$14,332	$14,332	$14,332	$14,332
Carrington College-Reno	-	-	-	-
College of Southern Nevada	-	$12,812	-	$12,812
American Institute of Medical Sonography	-	-	-	-
University of Nevada-Las Vegas	$14,318	$14,872	$14,318	$14,872
Marinello Schools of Beauty-Reno	-	-	-	-
Academy of Hair Design-Las Vegas	-	-	-	-
The Art Institute of Las Vegas	$16,233	$11,810	$16,233	$11,810
Everest College-Henderson	-	$13,014	-	$13,014
Average	$14,985	$13,649	$14,985	$13,649

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