2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$17,046

Net Price

79%

Admitted

36%

Enrolled

29%

Graduation Rate

18/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Nevada State College

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 7,227. In 2021, there were 100 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #3 in Nevada and ranks #1181 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

100

Total Enrollment

7,227

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Ranking for Nevada State College

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#3

Nevada Rank

Combining ranking factors for 4 schools that offer psychology degrees in Nevada, Nevada State College ranks #3.

#1181

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Nevada State College ranks #1181.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Nevada State College offers General Psychology at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology100
Total Graduates100
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 1,230 students applied to the Nevada State College. The university admitted 79% and 36% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Nevada universities is 6,158. On average, all Nevada institutions admit 79% and 32% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Nevada State College students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 76%. Compared to all Nevada four or more years colleges, the percentage is 77%.

The overall graduation rate for Nevada State College is 29%, compared to 43% for all Nevada universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 96%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare NS to Nevada Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Nevada State College to the average of all Nevada four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

NS

1,230

Applicants

79%

Percent Admitted

36%

Percent Enrolled

76%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

29%

Graduation Rate

NV Colleges

6,158

Applicants

79%

Percent Admitted

32%

Percent Enrolled

77%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

43%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 119 or 29% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 293 or 71% part-time faculty members employed at Nevada State College. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 119 or 29%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

NS

18 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

29%

Percent Full-Time

71%

Percent Part-Time

29%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

NV Colleges

17 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

38%

Percent Full-Time

62%

Percent Part-Time

35%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Nevada State College the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $5,400, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,300.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $4,365 and the average cost for graduate fees is $525.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Nevada State College in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Nevada State College2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$0
On-Campus Living Expenses$0
Total Living Expenses$0
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$5,400
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,300
Total Undergraduate Expenses$6,700
In-State, Graduate Tuition$4,365
In-State, Graduate Fees$525
Total Graduate Expenses$4,890
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Nevada State College is $17,046. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Nevada State College presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$11,328$12,445
$30,001 – $48,000$11,622$14,196
$48,001 – $75,000$13,229$15,224
$75,001 – $110,000$16,730$20,276
$110,001 and more$19,245$20,664
US Department of Education

Compare Nevada State College to all Nevada universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

NS

$6,700

Cost to Attend

$4,952

Average Financial Aid

95%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,046

Net Price

NV Colleges

$28,379

Cost to Attend

$7,587

Average Financial Aid

91%

Percent Receiving Aid

$16,650

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 423 or 95%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 3,208 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $4,952.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid3,208$4,952
Pell Grants1,760$4,090
Federal Student Loans1,146$7,090
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Nevada State College to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

NS

3,208

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

1,760

Number of Pell Grants

29%

Pell Grants

1,146

Federal Student Loans

19%

Federal Student Loans

NV Colleges

8,949

Grant or Scholarship Aid

56%

Grants or Scholarships

4,334

Number of Pell Grants

27%

Pell Grants

2,702

Federal Student Loans

17%

Federal Student Loans

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