Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between best schools in Nevada including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
| Rank | Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nevada-Reno | Under, Grad | Army | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (3,401) | ✔ ($5,996) |
| 2 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Under, Grad | Army, Air Force | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,590) | ✔ ($5,456) |
| 3 | Sierra Nevada University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2022) | ||||||
| 4 | University of Phoenix-Nevada | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between best schools in Nevada including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Rank | Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nevada-Reno | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library | ||
| 2 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library | ||
| 3 | Sierra Nevada University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2022) | ||||||
| 4 | University of Phoenix-Nevada | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library | ||
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of best schools in Nevada. Among 4 best schools in Nevada, 2 schools are NAA members, and 2 schools are NCAA members.
| Rank | Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nevada-Reno | NAA, NCAA | Mountain West Conference | Mountain West Conference | Mountain West Conference | 11 athletic programs |
| 2 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | NAA, NCAA | Mountain West Conference | Mountain West Conference | Mountain West Conference | 12 athletic programs |
| 3 | Sierra Nevada University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2022) | ||||
| 4 | University of Phoenix-Nevada | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of best schools in Nevada including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Rank | Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nevada-Reno | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ||
| 2 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ||
| 3 | Sierra Nevada University | no longer opens and does not accept applicants (Closed: 06/30/2022) | ||||||
| 4 | University of Phoenix-Nevada | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ||
Top Colleges By Subject
- Tightest Schools To Admit (Lowest Acceptance Rate)
- Affordable Schools To Admit (Highest Acceptance Rate)
- Most Favored Schools (Highest Yield)
- Colleges with Low Yield
- Expensive Colleges (Highest Tuition & Fees)
- Inexpensive Colleges (Lowest Tuition & Fees)
- Colleges with Most Students
- Colleges with Least Students
- Colleges with Most Online Students
- Colleges with Least Online Students
- Colleges with Highest Graduation Rates
- Colleges with Lowest Graduation Rates
- Low Student to Faculty Ratio
- High Student to Faculty Ratio
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs