Graduate, Nevada resident cost of attendance

While tuition and fees represent a large share of college costs, there are other costs that should be considered when estimating expenses. For example, common costs include the following:

  • Room: Housing expenses, including rent and utilities
  • Board: Groceries and other food expenses
  • Books & Supplies: Textbooks, notebooks, calculators, pens, etc.
  • Personal: Living essentials, entertainment, and miscellaneous expenses
  • Transportation: Vehicle maintenance, insurance, fuel, parking permit, start and end of term travel to/from permanent residence

2025-2026 cost of attendance tables

The following tables contain official figures for student budgets developed by the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.

  • Full-time enrollment: 9+ credits
  • 3/4-time enrollment: 7-8 credits
  • 1/2-time enrollment: 5-6 credits
  • Less than 1/2-time enrollment: 1-4 credits

Costs are rounded up to nearest even dollar figure to divide amounts equally between fall and spring. Costs are subject to change and this may not be your final cost of attendance.

 

Nevada-resident: Living on-campus

Cost of attendance figures for Nevada resident graduate students living in one of our campus housing options.

On-campus cost of attendance table
Expense Full Time 3/4 Time 1/2 Time
Tuition $6,364 $5,656 $4,242
Fees $1,118 $1,018 $892
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,010 $900 $670
Housing $9,616 $9,616 $9,616
Food $6,800 $6,800 $6,800
Personal $2,178 $1,898 $1,452
Transportation $1,310 $984 $656
Total Cost of Attendance $28,396 $26,872 $24,328
Loan Fees $150 $150 $150
Total Cost of Attendance with Federal Direct Loans $28,546 $27,022 $24,478

Nevada resident: Living off-campus

Cost of attendance figures for Nevada resident graduate students living in a location outside of campus.

Off-campus cost of attendance table
Expense Full Time 3/4 Time 1/2 Time
Tuition $6,364 $5,656 $4,242
Fees $1,118 $1,018 $892
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,010 $900 $670
Housing $12,346 $12,346 $12,346
Food $4,998 $4,998 $4,998
Personal $3,878 $3,448 $2,588
Transportation $2,924 $2,194 $1,464
Total Cost of Attendance $32,638 $30,560 $27,200
Loan Fees $150 $150 $150
Total Cost of Attendance with Federal Direct Loans $32,788 $30,710 $27,350

Nevada resident: Living with parent(s)

Cost of attendance figures for Nevada resident graduate students living with one or more parent.

Living with parent(s) cost of attendance table
Expense Full Time 3/4 Time 1/2 Time
Tuition $6,364 $5,656 $4,242
Fees $1,118 $1,018 $892
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,010 $900 $670
Housing $4,092 $4,092 $4,092
Food $1,632 $1,632 $1,632
Personal $3,648 $3,244 $2,432
Transportation $2,638 $1,978 $1,320
Total Cost of Attendance $20,502 $18,520 $15,280
Loan Fees $150 $150 $150
Total Cost of Attendance with Federal Direct Loans $20,652 $18,670 $15,430