Nevada Best College Rankings
University of Nevada-Reno ranked first and University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranked second in Nevada college rankings. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the Nevada best colleges is $9,881 for Nevada residents and $20,533 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 85.47% and the average SAT score is 1,110. The average number of student population is 17,212 and the average student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Below statements summarize the average statistics of tuition, admission, and more academic factors for Nevada best colleges. For the statistics, we only include 4 years colleges such as national universities and liberal arts colleges.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $20,533 and University of Nevada-Las Vegas has the highest tuition & fees of $26,098 and University of Phoenix-Nevada has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,552.
- The average graduate tuition & fees is $21,408 and University of Nevada-Las Vegas has the highest tuition & fees of $23,933 and University of Phoenix-Nevada has the lowest tuition & fees of $16,752.
- The average SAT score is 1,110 and University of Nevada-Las Vegas has the highest SAT score of 1,110 and University of Nevada-Las Vegas has the lowest score of 1,110.
- The average acceptance rate is 85.47% and University of Nevada-Las Vegas has the tightest (lowest) rate of 85% and University of Nevada-Reno has the loosest (lowest) rate of 86%.
- The average student population is 17,212 and University of Nevada-Las Vegas has the most students of 30,660 and University of Phoenix-Nevada has the fewest students of 30.
- The average graduation rate is 47.00% and University of Nevada-Reno has the highest rate of 61% and University of Phoenix-Nevada has the lowest rate of 33%.
Nevada Best Colleges Comparison
The below table compares the 3 best colleges in Nevada with important academic factors. You can sort the table by touching/clicking a column name that you want to sort.
| Rank | College Name | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $25,950 | $23,540 | - | 85.6% | 20,945 | 61% | 18 to 1 |
| 2 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | $26,098 | $23,933 | 1,110 | 85.3% | 30,660 | 47% | 18 to 1 |
| 4 | University of Phoenix-Nevada Las Vegas, NV | $9,552 | $16,752 | - | - | 30 | 33% | 6 to 1 |
| Average | $20,533 | $21,408 | 1,110 | 85.5% | 17,212 | 47% | 14 to 1 |
Nevada Colleges by Ranking and School Type