The Best Nevada Big Colleges

These are the top ranked large, public and private, four-year colleges in Nevada as ranked by CollegeSimply. These schools all have total enrollment of 20,000 or more. Leading the list for 2027 is University of Nevada Reno. Learn how the Best Large Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page.

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Nevada Large Public Private 4 Year
University of Nevada Reno Campus

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  • Public 4 Year
  • Reno, NV
  • 5.0 | 4 reviews
  • 23,024 total enrollment

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
  • 32,911 total enrollment

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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