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| Phone | (775) 784-4666 |
| Phone | (877) 666-0014 (Toll Free) |
| Fax | (775) 784-1025 and (775) 327-5019 |
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How Much Does Nevada Cost?
Please note: These are estimates only. Costs are subject to change and this may not be your final cost of attendance.
Nevada Residents
| Nevada Residents | On Campus | Off Campus | With Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $6,602 | $6,602 | $6,602 |
| Room | $5,428 | $5,628 | $1,600 |
| Board | $4,768 | $4,768 | $1,128 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal | $3,102 | $3,702 | $2,570 |
| Transportation | $1,600 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Estimated Yearly Expenses | $22,800 | $25,100 | $16,300 |
Out of State Residents
| Out of State Residents | On Campus | Off Campus | With Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $20,512 | $20,512 | $20,512 |
| Room | $5,428 | $5,628 | $1,600 |
| Board | $4,768 | $4,768 | $1,128 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal | $3,102 | $3,702 | $2,570 |
| Transportation | $1,600 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Estimated Yearly Expenses | $36,710 | $39,010 | $30,210 |
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
For information about WUE, along with eligibility requirements visit Tuition Discounts page.
| Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) | On Campus | Off Campus | With Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $8,868 | $8,868 | $8,868 |
| Room | $5,428 | $5,628 | $1,600 |
| Board | $4,768 | $4,768 | $1,128 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal | $3,102 | $3,702 | $2,570 |
| Transportation | $1,600 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Estimated Yearly Expenses | $25,066 | $27,366 | $18,566 |
Financial Aid Calculators
Online Financial Aid Calculators from the Financial Aid Information Page. Includes an expected family contribution (EFC) calculator, college cost estimator, and a loan comparison calculator, among other tools:
http://www.finaid.org/
College Savings Calculator from the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website:
https://studentaid2.ed.gov/
College Financing Calculators from College Board Online:
http://www.collegeboard.com/
Financial Aid Need Estimator from the ACT website:
http://www.act.org/
The cost of attendance varies based on a variety of factors
Like most research universities, the cost of the attendance at Nevada depends on the type of degree and lifestyle a student wishes to pursue. For instance, students majoring in humanities and living in smaller residence halls will likely pay less than an engineering student with larger accommodations.
Here’s a breakdown of the different costs that make up a college experience at Nevada.
*These costs are subject to change. While the current rates are not published on this webpage, the links below will direct you to the website of university unit administering the fee for the most up-to-date information.
Registration (Course) Fees
Students pay for their classes on a per-credit basis. This rate depends on the type of degree (undergraduate, graduate or medical) and residency status.
See the current registration rates here >>
Tuition
Tuition is a cost to students who are not residents of Nevada. Several tuition discounting programs may offer students reduced tuition rates including the Western Undergraduate Exchange Program and the Good Neighbor program.
See the current tuition rates here >>
Room and Board
While students are encourages to live in one of the Nevada’s residence halls, students are free to determine their own living situation. Costs for living on campus vary based on the residence hall.
See the current residential rates here >>
The university also offers a variety of meal plans for students to take advantage of the Downunder Café and other dining locations on campus.
See the current meal plan rates here >>
Mandatory Fees
In addition to registration fees and tuition are mandatory fees that help pay for various services to students.
- Health Center Fee: Students enrolled in six credits or more pay this fee and receive access to the Student Health Center
- Counseling Services Fee: Students enrolled in six credits or more pay this fee and receive access to Counseling Services.
- New Student Orientation Fee: This one-time fee helps pay for the new student orientation programs.
- Student Union Fee: To help pay for the Joe Crowley Student Union, Nevada students voted to help pay for the building through tiered fees.
- Academic Success Fee: As voted on by Nevada students, The Academic Success fee is used to ensure students are receive tutoring, supplemental instruction, math and writing assistance and support.
- Performing Arts Fee: The Performing Arts fee was approved by students to make available and to enhance student exposure to the arts.
See the current fee amounts here >>
Optional Fees
The university also offers other services for an additional fee:
- Campus Recreation Membership: Students choosing to purchase a campus recreation membership gain access to the fitness center and swimming pool in the Lombardi Recreation building as well as other benefits.
- Student Health Insurance: The university offers students option group health insurance to Nevada students enrolled in nine or more credits.
