University of Nevada

About us

Location Reno, United States Funding Type Public
No of Students 32911 Establishment University
Founded In 1874 Estimated Cost of Living 14000 USD
Address 1664 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89557, United States

History

Since its inception in 1874 as the state of Nevada’s first university, the University of Nevada, Reno has delivered on the promise of providing the citizens of Nevada with a better future. As the state’s land-grant university, and ranked among the nation’s top research universities by the Carnegie Foundation, the University is known as a high-impact institution. Students and faculty are solving the pressing issues our time and providing new paths for the state’s next generation of leaders.

Over the past decade, the University has grown at a dynamic and record-setting rate, including student enrollment, number of National Merit scholars, student diversity, faculty achievement and productivity as well as infrastructure. The record growth of the modern University of Nevada, Reno, is in direct contrast to the first few decades of the University’s existence.

Why?

Why choose Nevada?

A place to do awesome things
Unlock a world of excitement with study abroad opportunities, student clubs that cater to every interest, endless outdoor recreation and hundreds of dynamic research opportunities connected to your career path.

  • 300+ student clubs and organizations
  • 45 study abroad locations in 24 countries
  • 17 NCAA Division I athletics teams

Big school — tight-knit community
Fueled by a storied history of 150 years, embrace the electric atmosphere of a dynamic campus where you can find the ultimate college experience in a supportive community.

  • 9 on-campus residence halls
  • 20+ on-campus dining eateries
  • State-of-the-art fitness and performing arts facilities

Transformative research access
Students at the University of Nevada, Reno engage in groundbreaking research at every level — collaborating with expert faculty in labs and in the field — to explore, innovate, and lead in their chosen disciplines.

  • 60+ research centers and facilities
  • 1 School of Medicine
  • Hundreds of project opportunities in all disciplines

An unmatched campus experience
The University offers impactful experiences both in and outside the classroom. With more than 250 student organizations, our students can connect with peers, mentors and faculty and pursue their personal interests and future career goals on a technogically advanced and welcoming campus.

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