Western Nevada College Photo - Brian Sandoval, 18, helps Physics professor Tom Herring with a demonstration during College Day at Western Nevada College on March 10, 2017, in Carson City.

Nevada Community Colleges By Tuition Cost

For Nevada community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,700 per year for in-state students and $9,345 for out-of-state students (2024-25).
For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $14,315 per year.
The community college with the highest tuition in Nevada is Las Vegas College, with a tuition of $15,000.
The community college with the lowest tuition is College of Southern Nevada, with a tuition of $6,023.
Tuition Cost Range: $6,023 $15,000 Avg. Tuition Cost: $9,577

Nevada Community Colleges By Tuition Cost (2024-25)

College
Avg. Tuition
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
College of Southern Nevada
Public
Tuition: $6,023
($2,700 in-state
$9,345 out-state)
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5000
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Great Basin College
Public
Tuition: $6,023
($2,700 in-state
$9,345 out-state)
1500 College Parkway
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 327-2228
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Tuition: $6,023
($2,700 in-state
$9,345 out-state)
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 673-7000
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Western Nevada College
Western Nevada College Photo - Western Nevada College Graphic Communications professor Jayna Conkey (left) helps a student.
Public
Tuition: $6,023
($2,700 in-state
$9,345 out-state)
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 445-3000
Rank: #55.
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Las Vegas
Private, for profit
Tuition: $13,447
($13,447 in-state
$13,447 out-state)
1451 Center Crossing Road
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 365-7690
Rank: #66.
Northwest Career College
Northwest Career College Photo
Private for-profit
Tuition: $14,499
($14,499 in-state
$14,499 out-state)
7398 Smoke Ranch Road, Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 254-7577
Rank: #77.
Las Vegas College
Private for-profit
Tuition: $15,000
($15,000 in-state
$15,000 out-state)
8410 Rafael Rivera Way
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 567-1920

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average community college tuition in Nevada?
The average tuition in Nevada is approximately $2,700 per year for in-state students and $9,345 for out-of-state students (2024-25)
What are the most expensive community college in Nevada?
The most expensive community college in Nevada include College of Southern Nevada, Great Basin College and Truckee Meadows Community College.

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