Tuition for in-state students at the University of Nevada-Reno rose by 4.2% for the 2022-23 school year, based on the latest figures released, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Nevada residents paid $8,947 to attend the public university this year, an increase of $359 from the $8,588 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Out-of-state students were charged $25,501 in tuition for the 2022-23 school year, which is 185% higher than the in-state rate. This represents a 3.3% increase from $24,680 in the previous year.
Approximately 76% of the undergraduate student body are Nevada residents, while about 23% come from other states.
Data indicates that 94% of full-time undergraduates who enrolled in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 2,989 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $19.9 million, and 1,089 students borrowed over $7.4 million in student loans.
Across all undergraduates, 11,114 students received grants or scholarships totaling $85.6 million. Additionally, 4,494 students took out federal student loans totaling $28 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 904 | 28% | $4.8 million | $5,312 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 2,157 | 66% | $7 million | $3,251 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 2,704 | 83% | $8.1 million | $2,991 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 2,989 | 92% | $19.9 million | $6,658 |
| Federal student loans | 1,059 | 33% | $5.4 million | $5,069 |
| Other student loans | 163 | 5% | $2 million | $12,568 |
| Student loan aid | 1,089 | 33% | $7.4 million | $6,810 |
| Total student aid | 3,054 | 94% | $27.3 million | $8,945 |
