by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for College of Southern Nevada, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at College of Southern Nevada came in at $4,358 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $13,024. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $645 in-state and $645 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,713 | $12,379 |
| Fees | $645 | $645 |
| Total | $4,358 | $13,024 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does College of Southern Nevada cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how College of Southern Nevada prices compare to peer schools. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NV | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, College of Southern Nevada is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the College of Southern Nevada Financial Aid page for specifics.
Here’s how tuition at College of Southern Nevada has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,293 | $10,979 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,383 | $11,284 |
| One Year Ago | $3,465 | $11,564 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,713 | $12,379 |
The following chart shows how tuition at CSN has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 7.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $13,941 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 4.24%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,542. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 4.15%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $13,564.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,542 | $13,564 |
| In 2 Years | $4,734 | $14,126 |
| In 3 Years | $4,934 | $14,711 |
| In 4 Years | $5,143 | $15,321 |
| In 5 Years | $5,361 | $15,956 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $57,722, or close to $19,353 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at College of Southern Nevada, see the College of Southern Nevada Financial Aid page.
