Nevada State University

What Nevada State University does

Nevada State University is a public, four-year teaching institution founded in 2002 as Nevada State College and located in Henderson, Nevada, operating as part of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). It serves over 7,000 students across three schools — the School of Nursing, the School of Education, and the School of Liberal Arts, Sciences & Business — offering 60+ majors and minors plus online pathways such as the RN to BSN program priced under $11,000 total. Primary revenue comes from tuition and fees (Nevada-resident undergraduate tuition of $7,860/year and $6,245/year for graduate programs), supplemented by state appropriations, grants, and donations through the university's giving program. Financial aid reaches more than 60% of students via scholarships, grants, waivers, and loans.

The university's go-to-market centers on access-oriented enrollment: a Direct Admissions Program guarantees admission to Clark County School District (CCSD) high school seniors with a 2.5+ GPA — first-of-its-kind in Nevada, piloted in 2024 with 400+ admits and expanded districtwide starting with the class of 2027 — alongside free transfer-application windows, on-campus tours, and articulation agreements with the Community College of Southern Nevada and Roseman University. Distribution spans a 511-acre main campus, a North Las Vegas satellite campus under development (30,000 sq ft academic building in the 19-acre NLV Gateway, groundbreaking April 2026, opening Fall 2027), and online programs approved in 30+ states via SARA.

Technology infrastructure is conventional higher-ed: a learning management system for online delivery, simulation centers for nursing, student information systems, an internal Ask NS AI chatbot, and standard marketing and recruitment web properties. Recent strategic positioning includes #1 national ranking for student satisfaction (EdSights) and a #16 national ranking for the School of Nursing (Niche 2026), NAIA and Great Southwest Athletic Conference membership (April 2026), and the appointment of Dr. Sandra B. Richtermeyer as president effective August 2026.

Name

Nevada State University

Legal name

Nevada State University

Website

https://nevadastate.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nevada State University is a public four-year teaching institution in Henderson, Nevada, serving over 7,000 students across three schools (Nursing, Education, Liberal Arts/Sciences/Business). It offers 60+ degree programs with affordable Nevada-resident tuition and operates a Direct Admissions pipeline with Clark County School District.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI)

Keywords

• Public higher education
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Nursing education
• Graduate degree programs
• Teacher preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Henderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate Tuition and Fees: NSU generates primary revenue from tuition and fees charged to undergraduate students. Nevada residents pay $3,930 per semester ($7,860 annually) while non-residents pay $12,315 per semester ($24,629 annually) for undergraduate programs based on 15 enrolled credits per term.
2. Graduate Tuition and Fees: Graduate programs generate revenue at $3,123 per semester for Nevada residents ($6,245 annually) and $11,508 per semester for non-residents ($23,014 annually) based on 9 enrolled credits per term.
3. RN to BSN Online Program: The RN to BSN online program charges under $11,000 total for the 36-credit program, completed in 12 months for full-time students or 24 months for part-time students.
4. Graduate Nursing Programs: Revenue from Master of Science in Nursing Leadership program and other graduate nursing education programs.
5. Donations and Gifts: The university receives donations through its giving program supporting scholarships, building projects, and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Nevada State University is a public four-year institution that delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs across nursing, education, liberal arts and sciences, and business, primarily serving Nevada residents and the Las Vegas metropolitan workforce. It also provides student support services such as academic advising, financial aid administration, and career development. Programming is offered both on the residential Henderson campus and through fully online degree pathways to extend access across the state.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pre-licensure undergraduate nursing degree program that prepares students to sit for the NCLEX-RN and enter clinical practice as registered nurses. Designed for individuals seeking initial entry into the nursing profession.
• RN-to-BSN Completion Program Online bachelor-degree completion program for currently licensed registered nurses seeking the BSN credential. Built for working RNs who need schedule flexibility.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Graduate nursing degree for BSN-prepared nurses seeking advanced practice or nursing leadership roles.
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Terminal practice-focused doctorate for nurses seeking the highest clinical/applied credential in the field.
• School of Education Programs (initial licensure and graduate) State-approved teacher preparation and graduate education programs leading to K-12 licensure or advanced credentials for educators and school leaders.
• School of Business Programs Undergraduate and graduate business degree programs preparing students for careers in business and management.
• School of Liberal Arts & Sciences Programs Undergraduate and graduate programs spanning the liberal arts and sciences disciplines, providing general-education and major coursework.
• Online Degree Programs Fully online delivery option for selected undergraduate and graduate degree programs, enabling statewide access for students who cannot attend the Henderson campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked #1 in nation for student satisfaction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Clark County School District (CCSD)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2027Districtwide expansion of Direct Admissions Program making NSU the first higher education institution in Nevada to guarantee admission to CCSD seniors with 2.5+ GPA. Program eliminates traditional application process and $30 fee starting with class of 2027. Builds on 2024 pilot at three district high schools that admitted 400+ students.
• City of North Las VegascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Partnership for first satellite campus in downtown North Las Vegas. NSHE Board of Regents unanimously approved lease agreement. Campus anchored by three-story academic building in NLV Gateway development at Lake Mead Blvd and Las Vegas Blvd North. Expected to open fall 2027.
• Agora Realty and Management, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026Development partner for North Las Vegas campus. Project part of 19-acre NLV Gateway mixed-use development. Construction expected to begin spring 2026.
• Las Vegas RaidersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 November 2025NSU's first women's flag football team took the field at Allegiant Stadium for scrimmage during Raiders vs. Jaguars game. Photo courtesy of Las Vegas Raiders.
• Roseman University College of PharmacyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering Fast Track BS to PharmD Program allowing Nevada State students to accelerate their Doctor of Pharmacy degree through Roseman University.
• Community College of Southern Nevada (CSN)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCSN to Nevada State Transfer Program facilitating seamless transfer pathways for community college students.
• Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSHE Board of Regents governs Nevada State University and approved key initiatives including satellite campus lease agreement and presidential appointment. NSHE includes Byron Brooks (Chair), Stephanie Goodman (Vice Chair), and Amy Carvalho (Regent).

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Texas State University: Regional public four-year university with a similar teaching focus and strong nursing and education programs. Comparable in scale (~7,000–10,000 equivalent range not direct, but similar role as a regional state teaching university) and serves as a useful peer for tuition/pricing benchmarks.
• College of Southern Nevada: NSHE community college that operates the formal CSN-to-NSU Transfer Program. Functions as a feeder institution and channel partner for transfer enrollment into Nevada State.

Broad incumbents

• Arizona State University: Large public, teaching-focused university system known for access-oriented enrollment and online scale (ASU Online). Comparable as a broad-access, high-volume public university with national reach via online programs.
• University of Central Florida: One of the largest U.S. public universities, similar to NSU in scale ambitions and a comparable mix of STEM, nursing, education, and business programs with strong regional draw.
• California State University, Fullerton: CSU campus that exemplifies the public, teaching-focused regional state university model serving a diverse, commuter population with workforce-aligned programs including nursing and education.
• University of Texas at Arlington: Large public urban university with a heavy teaching focus, large nursing program, and significant transfer/online enrollment. Comparable as a metropolitan, access-oriented public four-year institution.

Direct peers

• Western Governors University: Nonprofit online university serving working adults nationwide with competency-based programs including nursing (RN to BSN) and education. Comparable to NSU's RN to BSN online offering in audience, delivery model, and price point (under ~$11K total).
• University of Houston-Downtown: Urban public four-year university with a teaching-focused mission, large commuter/first-generation population, and programs in nursing, education, and business — a close analogue to NSU's access-oriented model.
• University of Nevada, Reno: Sister NSHE institution and the state's other public four-year university. Comparable in mission as a public, four-year teaching/research university serving Nevada residents with similar tuition structure and degree mix.
• University of Nevada, Las Vegas: The flagship public research university in the same Las Vegas metro and same NSHE system. UNLV is NSU's primary in-state competitor for Nevada-resident undergraduates and a natural benchmark for tuition, program mix, and student satisfaction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NevadaStateU
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@nevadastateu
• Facebookfacebook.com/NevadaStateU
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/nevadastateu
• Instagraminstagram.com/nevadastateu

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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