Universities in Nevada — Directory
This page provides a comprehensive directory of accredited universities and colleges operating in Nevada. Information includes institution profiles, locations, and official contact points.
For detailed information about tuition, programs, and admissions, visit Cost of Studying, Programs & Degrees, and Admissions Guide. For student life insights, see Student Experiences.
Public Universities
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
Las Vegas, Nevada
Official Website: https://www.unlv.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Data compiled from official university sources
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
Reno, Nevada
Official Website: https://www.unr.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Data compiled from official university sources
Nevada State University
Henderson, Nevada
Official Website: https://www.nevadastate.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Data compiled from official university sources
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Official Website: https://www.csn.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Data compiled from official university sources
Great Basin College
Elko, Nevada
Official Website: https://www.gbcnv.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Data compiled from official university sources
Western Nevada College
Carson City, Nevada
Official Website: https://www.wnc.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Data compiled from official university sources
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, Nevada
Official Website: https://www.tmcc.edu
Admissions: Admissions Office
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Data compiled from official university sources
Research Institutions
Desert Research Institute
Reno & Las Vegas, Nevada
Official Website: https://www.dri.edu
Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Data compiled from official university sources
This directory includes accredited institutions in Nevada. Students should verify current accreditation status, program availability, and admission requirements directly with universities. Additional information is available on the Data Sources page.
Last reviewed: January 2026