About the Area
As Nevada’s second largest city, Henderson is defined by its inclusive character, just like Nevada State! You can BE HOME anywhere in the Henderson and Las Vegas metropolitan area.
Endless Ways to Explore Henderson
Housing
Call Nevada State University’s campus your home. Privately-owned apartment complexes are near campus, and the valley offers plentiful housing options for commuters. Check out our modern on-campus student housing options.
Transportation
Find transporation to and from campus with our Campus Commuter or public transportation options with RTC.
City of Henderson
As Nevada’s second largest city, Henderson is defined by its inclusive character, just like Nevada State. Nevada State University lays in the foothills only 15 miles from the iconic Las Vegas Strip.
Celebrating the origin of the land
Land Acknowledgement
Nevada State Scorpions honor and celebrate the land and resources we are using upon the sacred ancestral land of the Nuwu Southern Paiute, Washoe, Numu Northern Paiute, Nuwe Hualapai and Chemehuevi people who live and thrive all around the state of Nevada.