Ranking
Most Selective Colleges in Nevada by Acceptance Rate 2026
University of Nevada-Reno leads this list with a reported acceptance rate of 73.7%. This page ranks only schools with standard reported admissions data.
The hardest Nevada colleges to get into — ranked by lowest undergraduate acceptance.
- Schools ranked
- 4
- Cheapest net price
- $10,359
- Top earnings 10y
- $92,405
- Public / Private
- 3 / 0
University of Nevada-Reno
B- Acceptance
- 73.7%
- Net price
- $15,927
- Earnings 10y
- $60,614
- Acceptance
- 73.7%
Chamberlain University-Nevada
B- Acceptance
- 76.5%
- Net price
- $27,073
- Earnings 10y
- $92,405
- Acceptance
- 76.5%
Nevada State University
B- Acceptance
- 86.8%
- Net price
- $14,068
- Earnings 10y
- $53,166
- Acceptance
- 86.8%
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
A- Acceptance
- 96.2%
- Net price
- $10,359
- Earnings 10y
- $55,037
- Acceptance
- 96.2%
How we picked this list
This list starts with Nevada colleges that report a standard admission rate, then sorts by acceptance rate. The set's average EduGradify ROI score is 10.19 (3 public, 0 private).
Source transparency: every figure comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard public data set. See our full methodology for the ROI formula, value grade rules and missing-data handling.
FAQ
Who leads this ranking?
University of Nevada-Reno in Reno, NV tops this ranking. Acceptance rate is 73.7%.
How does EduGradify pick this list?
We rank this set by acceptance using the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard — see our methodology for the full formula. No paid placements, no surveys.
How many Nevada colleges are in this list?
4 Nevada colleges qualified for this ranking based on available federal data.
What does net price mean here?
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. It is reported by each college to the U.S. Department of Education.
Can I use this ranking as a final college decision?
Use it as a shortlist, not a final decision. The ranking compares school-wide federal data; you should still confirm program fit, aid letters, graduation path, transfer policies and current costs with each college.