Tuition & Fees
CSN tuition and fees established by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents.
Please note: Tuition, fees, and other charges are subject to increase by action of the Board of Regents at any time before the commencement of classes (primarily due to budgetary shortfalls). Charges are subject to change without notice, so please log into MyCSN to review the most current charges and due date of each semester.
Below is a listing of the most common tuition and fees. For a complete listing, reference the tuition and fees section of the NSHE Procedures and Guidelines Manual.
To estimate the cost of attendance, use the Net Price Calculator, or visit the Cost of Attendance page
Summer 2022 Semester | |
Enrollment Fees | |
Fees | Cost |
Registration Fee | |
Lower Division (000-200 level courses) | $115.75 per credit |
Upper Division (300-400 level courses) | $188.00 per credit |
Technology Fee | $8.50 per credit |
Student Union Fee | $4.00 per credit |
Athletics and Recreation Fee | $2.00 per credit |
E-Learning Fee (Online Course Fee) | $10.00 per online course |
Application Fee (One-time, non-refundable fee charged to new students or returning students who last attended prior to 2005) | $20.00 |
New Student Fee (One-time, non-refundable fee charged to new students) | $20.00 |
Special Course Fees | Please see the course description for any applicable course fees |
Fall 2021 & Spring 2022 Semesters | |
Enrollment Fees | |
Fees | Cost |
Registration Fee | |
Lower Division (000-200 level courses) | $109.75 per credit |
Upper Division (300-400 level courses) | $180.00 per credit |
Technology Fee | $8.50 per credit |
Student Union Fee | $8.00 per credit |
Athletics and Recreation Fee | $2.00 per credit |
E Learning Fee (Online Course Fee) | $10.00 per online course |
Application Fee (One-time, non-refundable fee charged to new students or returning students who last attended prior to 2005) | $20.00 |
New Student Fee (One-time, non-refundable fee charged to new students) | $20.00 |
| Special Course Fees | Please see course description for any applicable course fees |
Non-Resident Fees | |
Full-Time (For non-resident students enrolled in 7 or more credits, in addition to registration fees, technology fees and other applicable fees) | $3,843.00 per semester |
Part-Time | |
(For non-resident students enrolled in less than 7 credits, in addition to registration fees, technology fees and other applicable fees) | |
Lower Division (000-200 level courses) | $120.75 per credit |
Upper Division (300-400 level courses) | $198.00 per credit |
Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) | |
(In addition to registration fees, technology fees, and other applicable fees, PETITIONFORWUE.pdf) | |
Lower Division (000-200 level courses) | $54.88 per credit |
Upper Division (300-400 level courses) | $90.00 per credit |
Non-Resident Online Fee | |
(Only available for non-resident students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses and reside outside of Nevada, in addition to resident tuition, technology fee and other applicable fees. In order to receive this reduced non-resident fee please contact the cashier's office to apply) | |
Lower Division (000-200 level courses) | $54.75 per credit |
Upper Division (300-400 level courses) | $90.00 per credit |
Summer 2021 Semester | |
Enrollment Fees | |
Fees | Cost |
Registration Fee | |
Lower Division (000-200 level courses) | $112.75 per credit |
Upper Division (300-400 level courses) | $183.00 per credit |
Technology Fee | $8.50 per credit |
Student Union Fee Student Union Operation and Maintenance Fee | $3.00 per credit $1.00 per credit |
Athletics and Recreation Fee | $2.00 per credit |
Excess Credit Fee (Assessed when a student has reached 150% of credits attempted needed to graduate in a degree. This fee is in addition to the registrations fees, technology fees and other applicable fees) | |
Lower Division (000-200 level courses) | $56.38 per credit |
Upper Division (300-400 level courses) | $91.50 per credit |
E Learning Fee (Online Course Fee) | $10.00 per online course |
Application Fee (One-time, non-refundable fee charged to new students or returning students who last attended prior to 2005) | $20.00 |
New Student Fee (One-time, non-refundable fee charged to new students) | $20.00 |
Special Course Fees | Please see course description for any applicable course fees |
| Fall 2020 & Spring 2021 Semesters | |
Enrollment Fees | |
Fees | Cost |
Registration Fee | |
Lower Division (000-200 level courses) | $106.75 per credit |
Upper Division (300-400 level courses) | $175.00 per credit |
Technology Fee | $8.50 per credit |
Student Union Fee Student Union Operation and Maintenance Fee | $8.00 per credit $1.00 per credit |
Surcharge Fee The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) approved a temporary student surcharge fee for the 2020-21 academic year due to the State of Nevada budget reduction. This fee helps to ensure that NSHE can continue to deliver its higher education mission. | $3.00 per credit |
| Athletics and Recreation Fee | $2.00 per credit |
Excess Credit Fee | |
(Assessed when a student has reached 150% of credits attempted needed to graduate in a degree. This fee is in addition to the registrations fees, technology fees and other applicable fees) | |
Lower Division (000-200 level courses) | $53.38 per credit |
Upper Division (300-400 level courses) | $87.50 per credit |
E Learning Fee (Online Course Fee) | $10.00 per online course |
Application Fee (One-time, non-refundable fee charged to new students or returning students who last attended prior to 2005) | $20.00 |
New Student Fee (One-time, non-refundable fee charged to new students) | $20.00 |
Special Course Fees | Please see course description for any applicable course fees |
Non-Resident Fees | |
Full-Time (For non-resident students enrolled in 7 or more credits, in addition to registration fees, technology fees and other applicable fees) | $3,738.50 per semester |
Part-Time | |
(For non-resident students enrolled in less than 7 credits, in addition to registration fees, technology fees and other applicable fees) | |
Lower Division (000-200 level courses) | $117.50 per credit |
Upper Division (300-400 level courses) | $192.50 per credit |
Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) | |
(In addition to registration fees, technology fees, and other applicable fees, PETITIONFORWUE.pdf) | |
Lower Division (000-200 level courses) | $53.38 per credit |
Upper Division (300-400 level courses) | $87.50 per credit |
Non-Resident Online Fee | |
(Only available for non-resident students enrolled exclusively in distance education courses and reside outside of Nevada, in addition to resident tuition, technology fee and other applicable fees. In order to receive this reduced non-resident fee please contact the cashier's office to apply) | |
Lower Division (000-200 level courses) | $53.50 per credit |
Upper Division (300-400 level courses) | $87.50 per credit |
Other Fees | |
International Student Application Fee | $25.00 |
International Student Fee | $120.00 per semester |
| Limited Entry Application Fee - Health Sciences | $20.00 non-refundable (Effective January 1, 2021) |
Student Identification Card Fee | $2.00 per semester |
Duplicate Diploma Order Fee | $15.00 per diploma |
Transcript Ordering Fees | |
Transcript Fee | $4.00 per transcript |
Optional Overnight Fee (US) | $15.00 |
Optional Overnight Fee (International) | $28.00 |
Online Transcript Fee | $4.25 per transcript |
Online Transaction Fee See Transcript info | $2.25 per transcript |
Returned Check Fee | $25.00 per returned check |
Late Payment Plan Fee | 10% of amount due (minimum of $10.00) |
Non-Traditional Education Credit | $25.00 per course (non-refundable) |
Challenge Course Fee | $25.00 per exam (non-refundable) |