Undergraduate student budgets
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
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.
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Nevada residents
On-campus (Nevada resident)
| Expense | Full-Time Costs (30 credits/year) | 3/4-Time Costs (20 credits/year) |
1/2-Time Costs (12 credits/year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,268 | $4,846 | $2,908 |
| Fees | $1,098 | $946 | $826 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $700 | $500 |
| Room | $6,424 | $6,424 | $6,424 |
| Board (Meals) | $5,792 | $5,792 | $5,792 |
| Personal | $2,500 | $1,874 | $1,250 |
| Transportation | $1,800 | $1,350 | $900 |
| Loan Fees | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| Total Yearly Expenses | $25,952 | $22,002 | $18,670 |
Off-campus (Nevada resident)
| Expense | Full-Time Costs (30 credits/year) | 3/4-Time Costs (20 credits/year) |
1/2-Time Costs (12 credits/year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,268 | $4,846 | $2,908 |
| Fees | $1,098 | $946 | $826 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $700 | $500 |
| Room | $6,424 | $6,424 | $6,424 |
| Board (Meals) | $5,792 | $5,792 | $5,792 |
| Personal | $2,500 | $1,874 | $1,250 |
| Transportation | $1,800 | $1,350 | $900 |
| Loan Fees | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| Total Yearly Expenses | $25,952 | $22,002 | $18,670 |
With parents (Nevada resident)
| Expense | Full-Time Costs (30 credits/year) | 3/4-Time Costs (20 credits/year) |
1/2-Time Costs (12 credits/year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,268 | $4,846 | $2,908 |
| Fees | $1,098 | $946 | $826 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $700 | $500 |
| Room | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Board (Meals) | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Personal | $2,500 | $1,874 | $1,250 |
| Transportation | $2,200 | $1,650 | $1,100 |
| Loan Fees | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| Total Yearly Expenses | $19,136 | $15,086 | $11,654 |
Non-residents
Learn more about tuition for Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship or Nevada Advantage Scholarship recipients.
On-campus (Non-resident)
| Expense | Full-Time Costs (30 credits/year) | 3/4-Time Costs (20 credits/year) |
1/2-Time Costs (12 credits/year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,922 | $20,500 | $6,106 |
| Fees | $1,098 | $946 | $826 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $700 | $500 |
| Room | $6,424 | $6,424 | $6,424 |
| Board (Meals) | $5,792 | $5,792 | $5,792 |
| Personal | $2,500 | $1,874 | $1,250 |
| Transportation | $1,800 | $1,350 | $900 |
| Loan Fees | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| Total Yearly Expenses | $41,606 | $37,656 | $21,868 |
Off-campus (Non-resident)
| Expense | Full-Time Costs (30 credits/year) | 3/4-Time Costs (20 credits/year) |
1/2-Time Costs (12 credits/year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,922 | $20,500 | $6,106 |
| Fees | $1,098 | $946 | $826 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $700 | $500 |
| Room | $6,424 | $6,424 | $6,424 |
| Board (Meals) | $5,792 | $5,792 | $5,792 |
| Personal | $2,500 | $1,874 | $1,250 |
| Transportation | $1,800 | $1,350 | $900 |
| Loan Fees | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| Total Yearly Expenses | $41,606 | $37,656 | $21,868 |
With parents (Non-resident)
| Expense | Full-Time Costs (30 credits/year) | 3/4-Time Costs (20 credits/year) |
1/2-Time Costs (12 credits/year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $22,922 | $20,500 | $6,106 |
| Fees | $1,098 | $946 | $826 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $700 | $500 |
| Room | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Board (Meals) | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Personal | $2,500 | $1,874 | $1,250 |
| Transportation | $2,200 | $1,650 | $1,100 |
| Loan Fees | $70 | $70 | $70 |
| Total Yearly Expenses | $34,790 | $30,740 | $14,852 |
Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship recipients
On-campus (WUE)
| Expense | Full-Time Costs (30 credits/year) |
|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,922 |
| WUE Scholarship/Discount* | ($12,020) |
| WUE Tuition | $10,902 |
| Fees | $1,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room | $6,424 |
| Board (Meals) | $5,792 |
| Personal | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $1,800 |
| Loan Fees | $70 |
| Total Yearly Expenses | $29,586 |
*WUE scholarship will be included in your offer letter
Off-campus (WUE)
| Expense | Full-Time Costs (30 credits/year) |
|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,922 |
| WUE Scholarship/Discount* | ($12,020) |
| WUE Tuition | $10,902 |
| Fees | $1,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room | $6,424 |
| Board (Meals) | $5,792 |
| Personal | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $1,800 |
| Loan Fees | $70 |
| Total Yearly Expenses | $29,586 |
*WUE scholarship will be included in your offer letter
Nevada Advantage Scholarship recipients
On-campus (Nevada Advantage)
| Expense | Full-Time Costs (30 credits/year) |
|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,922 |
| Nevada Advantage Scholarship/Discount* | ($8,386) |
| Nevada Advantage Tuition | $14,536 |
| Fees | $1,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room | $6,424 |
| Board (Meals) | $5,792 |
| Personal | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $1,800 |
| Loan Fees | $70 |
| Total Yearly Expenses | $33,220 |
*Nevada Advantage scholarship will be included in your offer letter
Off-campus (Nevada Advantage)
| Expense | Full-Time Costs (30 credits/year) |
|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition | $22,922 |
| Nevada Advantage Scholarship/Discount* | ($8,386) |
| Nevada Advantage Tuition | $14,536 |
| Fees | $1,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room | $6,424 |
| Board (Meals) | $5,792 |
| Personal | $2,500 |
| Transportation | $1,800 |
| Loan Fees | $70 |
| Total Yearly Expenses | $33,220 |
*Nevada Advantage scholarship will be included in your offer letter