Western Nevada College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Carson City, NV · Public · Bachelor's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$4,168
Out-of-State Tuition$12,834
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Western Nevada College vs. State and National Averages

Western Nevada CollegeNV AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$4,168$11,422$18,082
vs. average—-64%-77%

Other colleges in Carson City

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Sierra Academy of StylePrivate for-profit160$19,600

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Western Nevada College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$41,987
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)41%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$10,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants18%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over26%
First-generation students54%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Western Nevada College?

In-state tuition at Western Nevada College is $4,168 and out-of-state tuition is $12,834, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Nevada College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Western Nevada College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Western Nevada College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Western Nevada College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Western Nevada College?

Western Nevada College enrolls about 1,910 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Is Western Nevada College expensive?

In-state tuition at Western Nevada College is $4,168, which is 64% below the NV average of $11,422.

How much do graduates of Western Nevada College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Western Nevada College are $41,987 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Western Nevada College take on?

The median debt among Western Nevada College graduates who borrowed is $10,500, according to College Scorecard.