- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $16,255 a year (2022–23)
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Nevada State University reported an acceptance rate of 87% for fall 2024.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Nevada State University reviews each application.
Nevada State University GPA requirements
Nevada State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Nevada State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Nevada State University acceptance rate
Nevada State University admitted 1,587 of 1,828 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Nevada State University (formerly Nevada State College) is a public 4-year university in Henderson, Nevada, with 7,464 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Nevada State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Nevada State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Nevada State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,255 a year at Nevada State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Nevada State University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Nevada State University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Nevada State University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Nevada State University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Nevada State University?
A lot: Nevada State University requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at Nevada State University?
Nevada State University's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,587 of 1,828 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I get into Nevada State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Nevada State University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Nevada State University look for?
Nevada State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Nevada State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Nevada State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Nevada State University if a parent went there?
No. Nevada State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Nevada State University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,255 a year at Nevada State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Nevada State University?
No. Nevada State University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Nevada State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Nevada State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.