Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $3,920 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $12,019 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $19,595 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $12,424 | State avg: $22,191. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 18.45% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 3.04% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Western Nevada College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$12,019
Books and supplies
$840
Fees and remainder
$6,736
Sticker price
$19,595
Average net price
$12,424
Average aid coverage
37%
$7,171 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Western Nevada College pays approximately $12,424 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Nevada average of $22,191 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Western Nevada College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Nevada and national averages.
Western Nevada College net price
$12,424
Nevada average
$22,191
National average
$17,506
Western Nevada College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $12,019 and average net price at $12,424. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$12,019
Current net price
$12,424
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
36.63%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$41,987
Undergraduates
1,967
10-Year Median Earnings - Western Nevada College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Western Nevada College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Western Nevada College?
Undergraduates
1,967
Completion rate
36.63%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
18.45%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
3.04%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 18.45% of Western Nevada College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 3.04% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Western Nevada College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Western Nevada College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Western Nevada College lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Western Nevada College is listed at 2201 West College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703-7399. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Western Nevada College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Nevada College | Not available | $12,019 | $12,424 | $41,987 |
| Roseman University of Health Sciences | Not available | Not available | Not available | $120,163 |
| Touro University Nevada | Not available | Not available | Not available | $104,805 |
| Chamberlain University-Nevada | 75.00% | $20,462 | $40,925 | $92,405 |
| Galen Health Institutes-Las Vegas | Not available | Not available | Not available | $61,480 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Carson City schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Carson City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Western Nevada College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Western Nevada College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Western Nevada College tuition?
Western Nevada College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $12,019.
What is Western Nevada College's average net price?
Western Nevada College's average net price in the local dataset is $12,424.
What is Western Nevada College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,987 for Western Nevada College.
Is Western Nevada College accredited?
Western Nevada College's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Western Nevada College?
The local dataset lists 1,967 undergraduate students at Western Nevada College.
What percentage of Western Nevada College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Western Nevada College in the local dataset is 18.45%.
What is the federal loan rate at Western Nevada College?
The federal loan rate for Western Nevada College in the local dataset is 3.04%.
Where should I verify Western Nevada College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Western Nevada College or the latest official federal education data.