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

Cost of attendance tables

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

Costs are subject to change and this may not be your final cost of attendance.

Living on-campus

Cost of attendance figures for Nevada resident 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 $8,430 $5,620 $3,372
Fees $1,148 $996 $876
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,200 $900 $600
Housing $7,820 $7,820 $7,820
Food $6,676 $6,676 $6,676
Personal $1,656 $1,656 $1,656
Transportation $1,284 $964 $642
TOTAL $28,214 $24,632 $21,642
Loan Fees $80 $80 $80
TOTAL $28,294 $24,712 $21,722

Living off-campus

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

Off-campus cost of attendance table
Expense Full-Time 3/4 Time 1/2 Time
Tuition $8,430 $5,620 $3,372
Fees $1,148 $996 $876
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,200 $900 $600
Housing $9,386 $9,386 $9,386
Food $4,900 $4,900 $4,900
Personal $2,440 $2,440 $2,440
Transportation $2,564 $1,924 $1,282
TOTAL $30,068 $26,166 $22,856
Loan Fees $80 $80 $80
TOTAL $30,148 $26,246 $22,936

Living with parent(s)

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

Living with parent cost of attendance table
Expense Full-Time 3/4 Time 1/2 Time
Tuition $8,430 $5,620 $3,372
Fees $1,148 $996 $876
Books, course materials, supplies and equipment $1,200 $900 $600
Housing $2,052 $2,052 $2,052
Food $1,600 $1,600 $1,600
Personal $2,206 $2,206 $2,206
Transportation $2,586 $1,938 $1,294
TOTAL $19,222 $15,312 $12,000
Loan Fees $80 $80 $80
TOTAL $19,302 $15,392 $12,080