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 (2025).
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 (2025)
College
Avg. Tuition
Location
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Tuition: $6,023
($2,700 in-state
$9,345 out-state)
$9,345 out-state)
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 651-5000
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)
$9,345 out-state)
1500 College Parkway
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 327-2228
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 327-2228
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Tuition: $6,023
($2,700 in-state
$9,345 out-state)
$9,345 out-state)
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 673-7000
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.]( "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)
$9,345 out-state)
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 445-3000
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)
$13,447 out-state)
1451 Center Crossing Road
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 365-7690
Las Vegas, NV 89144
(702) 365-7690
Rank: #66.
Northwest Career College![Northwest Career College Photo]( "Northwest Career College Photo")
Private for-profit
Tuition: $14,499
($14,499 in-state
$14,499 out-state)
$14,499 out-state)
7398 Smoke Ranch Road, Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 254-7577
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)
$15,000 out-state)
8410 Rafael Rivera Way
Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 567-1920
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 (2025)
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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