Best Nevada Colleges

Nevada has 2 ranked four-year colleges, part of our national best colleges ranking. Rankings weigh admission scores, graduation rates, and selectivity using statistical data, not editorial picks.

Leading our 2027 rankings is University of Nevada Reno in Reno, Nevada, topping our list in Nevada. The top rated public university is also University of Nevada Reno. Also highly ranked: University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Compare tuition, acceptance rates, and enrollment across the colleges below. See how rankings are calculated on our methodology page. Sort by tuition, acceptance rate, or enrollment to find the school that fits you.

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Nevada Public Private 4 Year
University of Nevada Reno Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Reno, NV
  • 5.0 | 4 reviews
  • Apr 7 application deadline

Nevada is a large public university known for undergraduate mining engineering, earth sciences, and journalism. The Reno campus sits near the base of the Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe.

#1 Best Value in Nevada 7/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1060-1290
  • Avg GPA 3.4
  • Acceptance Rate 74%
  • Net Price $17,226
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University of Nevada Las Vegas Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 4.0 | 3 reviews
  • Jun 1 application deadline

UNLV is a large public university known for undergraduate hospitality and hotel management. The urban campus sits near the Las Vegas Strip.

#2 Best Colleges in Nevada 5/10 Overall Rating
  • SAT Range 1010-1240
  • Avg GPA 3.4
  • Acceptance Rate 96%
  • Net Price $11,553
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