Best Nevada Colleges
There are 8 colleges and universities in Nevada enrolling 111,886 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Nevada below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Nevada offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.
Nevada is home to nationally ranked institutions like University of Nevada Reno. The highest ranked college in Nevada is University of Nevada Reno and the top rated public state college is also University of Nevada Reno.
Local college options can be explored in Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno and Paradise or other cities.
List of the Best Nevada Colleges
University of Nevada Reno
- Public 4 Year
- Reno, NV
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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.
- SAT Range 1060-1290
- Avg GPA 3.4
- Acceptance Rate 74%
- Net Price $17,226
University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Public 4 Year
- Las Vegas, NV
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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.
- SAT Range 1010-1240
- Avg GPA 3.4
- Acceptance Rate 96%
- Net Price $11,553
College of Southern Nevada
- Public 4 Year
- Las Vegas, NV
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4.0 | 1 reviews
College of Southern Nevada is a large public community college known for undergraduate programs in hospitality, culinary arts, and nursing. Campuses across the Las Vegas Valley serve local students seeking associate degrees and career training.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $7,205
Great Basin College
- Public 4 Year
- Elko, NV
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| 0 reviews
Great Basin College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing, education, and career-technical programs. The main campus is in the rural northeastern Nevada town of Elko.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $8,193
Truckee Meadows Community College
- Public 2 Year
- Reno, NV
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| 0 reviews
TMCC is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and health sciences programs. The main Dandini Campus sits in Reno near the Sierra Nevada foothills.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $9,745
Western Nevada College
- Public 4 Year
- Carson City, NV
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Western Nevada College is a public community college known for undergraduate nursing and business programs. The main campus is in Carson City, Nevada's capital.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price $14,929
Nevada State University
- Public 4 Year
- Henderson, NV
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Nevada State is a public university known for undergraduate nursing and education. The suburban campus is located in Henderson in the Las Vegas Valley.
- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA 2.75
- Acceptance Rate 87%
- Net Price $15,699
Touro University Nevada
- Private 4 Year
- Henderson, NV
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- SAT Range -
- Avg GPA NA
- Acceptance Rate 100%
- Net Price -