Cost Calculator

The Cost Calculator only provides an estimate of the total direct expenses you can expect to pay for the semester selected in the calculator. These are starting point estimates for budgeting purposes and may vary due to housing options, mandatory fees, meal plan selections, course requirements, and individual student personal needs.

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Use the "Start Another Calculation" button on the results page to reset the calculator. Do not use the browser's back button.

Please enter in your information

Are you a new student?

No Yes

Please select your semester (required)

Enter the amount of credits you plan on taking (1-21) per semester.

Are you taking any credits in business, engineering, public health or nursing?

No Yes

Do you need housing, meal plans or parking?

No Yes

Selections

Instructions

Amount

Loan Amount

Enter the amount of money you have received in student loans per semester.

Scholarship Amount

Enter the amount of money you have received in scholarships per semester.

Grant Amount

Enter the amount of money you have received in grants per semester.

Notes

Graduate credit minimum. Graduate student calculations must include at least 3 credits.
Graduate housing. Graduate housing is not included in the calculator. Ponderosa Village is on-campus housing for graduate and professional students, with one- and two-bedroom options. Learn more about graduate housing.
International graduate students. Full-time enrollment is a minimum of 9 credits (without a graduate assistantship) or 6 credits (with a graduate assistantship) each semester.
Graduate students with assistantships. Graduate assistantships cover tuition for 9 credits. Students taking more than 9 credits are responsible for covering the cost of tuition for any additional credits.
Graduate health insurance. Graduate health insurance is mandatory unless the student can demonstrate they have health insurance that meets basic requirements. Students can and submit proof of insurance once per year. More information on graduate health insurance.
Graduate online programs. Some online graduate programs (e.g., Online Master of Social Work, Master of Science in Cybersecurity) have different tuition rates. Learn more via the .
Parking permit fees. Parking permit fees are current for the 2024-2025 academic year. 2025-2026 rates should be available after the 2025 Nevada State Legislative Session.