College Tuition in Nevada (2026)

36 colleges · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

Average In-State Tuition$11,422
National Average$18,082
vs. National-37%
Colleges Listed36

Nevada vs. National Average

NevadaNationalDifference
Average in-state tuition$11,422$18,082-37%

Cheapest: Truckee Meadows Community College at $3,352 · Most expensive: Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas at $23,531

All 36 Colleges in Nevada

#CollegeCityIn-State TuitionOut-of-StateAcceptance
1Truckee Meadows Community CollegeReno$3,352$12,018—
2Great Basin CollegeElko$3,923$13,883—
3Western Nevada CollegeCarson City$4,168$12,834—
4College of Southern NevadaLas Vegas$4,358$13,024—
5Nevada State UniversityHenderson$6,765$21,83387%
6University of Nevada-RenoReno$9,578$27,72074%
7University of Nevada-Las VegasLas Vegas$9,748$27,41196%
8Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las VegasLas Vegas$16,757$16,757—
9DeVry University-NevadaHenderson$17,408$17,408—
10Las Vegas CollegeLas Vegas$17,495$17,495—
11Chamberlain University-NevadaLas Vegas$19,975$19,97576%
12Arizona College of Nursing-Las VegasLas Vegas$23,531$23,531100%
13Academy of Hair Design-Las VegasLas Vegas$24,150 †——
14Nevada Career InstituteLas Vegas$18,491 †——
15Milan Institute-SparksSparks$12,455 †——
16Pima Medical Institute-Las VegasLas Vegas$16,415 †——
17Roseman University of Health SciencesHenderson———
18Northwest Career CollegeLas Vegas$15,499 †——
19Milan Institute of Cosmetology-RenoReno$19,455 †——
20Casal Institute of NevadaLas Vegas$10,684 †——
21Carrington College-Las VegasLas Vegas$53,430 †——
22Carrington College-RenoReno$63,431 †——
23International Academy of StyleReno$19,350 †——
24European Massage Therapy School-Las VegasLas Vegas———
25Touro University NevadaHenderson———
26Advanced Training InstituteLas Vegas———
27Paul Mitchell the School-Las VegasLas Vegas$21,005 †——
28Milan Institute-Las VegasLas Vegas$16,381 †——
29Paul Mitchell the School-RenoReno$19,780 †——
30L Makeup InstituteLas Vegas$24,050 †——
31Sierra Academy of StyleCarson City$19,600 †——
32United Education Institute-Las VegasLas Vegas$19,900 †——
33Avalon Institute-Las VegasLas Vegas$17,650 †——
34Medspa Academies-National Institute of Modern AestheticsLas Vegas$17,500 †——
35Galen Health Institutes-Las VegasLas Vegas$44,928 †——
36Unitek College - RenoReno$89,107 †——

† Published tuition for the school's largest program; the school does not report a school-wide in-state rate. — means College Scorecard publishes no figure for that field.

FAQ

How much does college cost in Nevada?

The average in-state tuition in Nevada is $11,422 per year, based on 36 colleges.

What is the cheapest college in Nevada?

The lowest in-state tuition in Nevada is $3,352 at Truckee Meadows Community College.

What is the most expensive college in Nevada?

The highest in-state tuition in Nevada is $23,531 at Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas.

How does Nevada compare to the national average?

The national average in-state tuition is $18,082; Nevada is 37% below that.

How many colleges are in Nevada?

College Scorecard lists 36 colleges in Nevada.