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    Top Colleges in Nevada

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman Written by Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman
    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman

    Gabriel Jimenez-Ekman is the Director of Content at Scholarships360. He has written over 300 articles on college admissions, financial aid, and scholarships, in addition to spearheading research projects for Scholarships360's Top Colleges resource. Gabriel graduated from Kenyon College with a degree in sociology.

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    Updated: February 2nd, 2026

    Nevada has many great college options for students. Check out our list below to compare colleges in Nevada by admissions rate, size, cost, and graduation rate. And remember, Nevada is a member of the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from partner states can receive discounted tuition at public Nevada institutions!

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    University of Nevada-Reno

    Reno, NV • Public, City

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    University of Nevada-Reno is a public 4-year college located in Reno, Nevada. There are currently 15,723 undergraduates at UNR and the school’s acceptance rate is 85%. The tuition at UNR…Read More

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    85% acceptance
    62% graduation rate
    15,723 undergrads
    $15,402 net price
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    University of Nevada-Las Vegas

    Las Vegas, NV • Public, City

    University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public 4-year college located in Las Vegas, Nevada. There are currently 24,131 undergraduates at Nevada-Las Vegas and the school’s acceptance rate is 96%. The…Read More

    University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public 4-year college located…Read More

    96% acceptance
    50% graduation rate
    24,131 undergrads
    $10,011 net price
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    Nevada State College

    Henderson, NV • Public, Rural

    Nevada State College is a public 4-year college located in Henderson, Nevada. There are currently 3,791 undergraduates at Nevada State and the school’s acceptance rate is 86%. The tuition at…Read More

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    86% acceptance
    31% graduation rate
    3,791 undergrads
    $13,208 net price
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    Roseman University of Health Sciences

    Henderson, NV • Private, Non-Profit, City

    --% acceptance
    --% graduation rate
    554 undergrads
    -- net price
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    College of Southern Nevada

    Las Vegas, NV • Public, City

    College of Southern Nevada is a public 4-year college located in Las Vegas, Nevada. There are currently 27,790 undergraduates at College of Southern Nevada. The tuition at College of Southern…Read More

    College of Southern Nevada is a public 4-year college located…Read More

    --% acceptance
    18% graduation rate
    27,790 undergrads
    $6,329 net price
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    Great Basin College

    Elko, NV • Public, Town

    Great Basin College is a public 4-year college located in Elko, Nevada. There are currently 1,855 undergraduates at Great Basin College. The tuition at Great Basin College is $3,855 for…

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    --% acceptance
    52% graduation rate
    1,855 undergrads
    $7,523 net price
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    Western Nevada College

    Carson City, NV • Public, City

    Western Nevada College is a public 4-year college located in Carson City, Nevada. There are currently 1,967 undergraduates at Western Nevada. The tuition at Western Nevada is $3,920 for in-state…

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    --% acceptance
    37% graduation rate
    1,967 undergrads
    $12,424 net price
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