36 accredited colleges and universities in Nevada, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Reno, NV · Public
Henderson, NV · Private Non-Profit
Reno, NV · For-Profit
Henderson, NV · Private Non-Profit
Las Vegas, NV · Public
Las Vegas, NV · For-Profit
Las Vegas, NV · For-Profit
Las Vegas, NV · For-Profit
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Las Vegas, NV · Public
Reno, NV · Public
Elko, NV · Public
Las Vegas, NV · Public
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
Reno, NV · Public
Las Vegas, NV · For-Profit
Henderson, NV · Public
Las Vegas, NV · Public
By undergraduate enrollment.
Las Vegas, NV · Public
Las Vegas, NV · Public
Reno, NV · Public
Reno, NV · Public
The top public and private non-profit institutions in Nevada.
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
Nevada is home to 36 accredited colleges and universities, including 7 public, 3 private non-profit, and 26 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas is the most affordable, with a net price of $6,615.
University of Nevada-Reno in Reno is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 74%.
College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas is the largest, enrolling 27,252 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $10,936, and average out-of-state tuition is $18,830. The graduate workforce earns a median $46,177 ten years after entry.
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