Nevada State University has welcomed the largest first-year class in its 23-year history, enrolling 576 new students and reaching a record total enrollment of 8,366. The previous first-year enrollment record was set in 2017 with 549 students.
“We are proud to see our enrollment continue to grow — a testament to our commitment to teaching excellence, affordable tuition, and strong student support services,” said Officer in Charge Dr. Amber Lopez Lasater. “Our dedicated faculty and staff put students at the center of everything we do, and our programs are designed to meet both their goals and the needs of today’s workforce,” she added.
Graduate programs are also fueling Nevada State’s growth. Newly launched degrees, including the Master of Science in Nursing Leadership and Master of Education in School Psychology, helped drive nearly a 50% increase in graduate enrollment this fall.
This academic year also marks the launch of Nevada State’s first athletic programs, with more than 50 student-athletes competing in Men’s Track and Field and Women’s Flag Football beginning in Spring 2026.
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About Nevada State University:
Nevada State University (Nevada State), a four-year, independently accredited public institution, is a member of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Nevada State places a special emphasis on the advancement of a largely underserved student population. Located on a developing 500-acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, the institution was established in 2002 and adopted “University” in its name in 2023. Nevada State emphasizes high-quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences, and innovation in support of Nevada’s growing workforce needs in fields such as nursing, teaching, and data science. With more than 65 majors and minors, an average class size under 25 students, and a thriving alumni community of over 9,500, Nevada State continues to expand its impact across the state. Today, Nevada State serves more than 8,300 students who represent a wide diversity of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
For more information, visit https://nevadastate.edu.
