The University of Nevada, Reno is Nevada’s original public university and a land-grant research institution located near downtown Reno. Founded in 1874, it began as the State University of Nevada and later developed into a comprehensive institution serving undergraduate, graduate, professional and research missions. The campus combines a traditional residential core with laboratories, professional schools, health programs and research facilities. Its location in northern Nevada connects students to the state’s government, health systems, mining and natural-resource economy, advanced manufacturing, technology companies, tourism, entrepreneurship and the expanding Reno–Tahoe region. Academic options cover agriculture, biotechnology, business, education, engineering, liberal arts, public health, science, social sciences and other interdisciplinary fields. Students can pursue bachelor’s degrees, graduate degrees, professional preparation, certificates, honors study, undergraduate research and international experiences. The university also houses a medical school and supports graduate research in fields such as environmental science, engineering, geosciences, neuroscience, hydrology, public health, education and business. Nevada’s geography creates distinctive opportunities for research involving water, wildfire, climate, mining, seismology, ecosystems and rural communities. The university’s land-grant role links academic work to public service and statewide needs. Faculty and students work with communities, government agencies, employers and industry partners throughout Nevada. Extension and research programs address agriculture, youth development, health, natural resources, economic development and resilience. Students can also use career services, internships and employer recruiting to connect classroom learning with professional experience. For fall 2027, the freshman application opens August 1, 2026. The university publishes an Early Action deadline of November 15, 2026, a financial-aid and scholarship priority deadline of February 15, 2027 and a final freshman application deadline of April 7, 2027. Admission requirements emphasize a recognized high-school credential and the university’s academic preparation standards; applicants should follow the current admissions page for GPA, core-course and any testing requirements that apply to their circumstances. For 2026-27, full-time undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees are published at $11,079 for a Nevada resident and $31,268 for an out-of-state freshman, based on 30 credits across fall and spring. The resident amount includes $9,383 in base tuition and $1,696 in mandatory fees. The nonresident amount adds $20,189 in nonresident tuition. Housing, meals, books, transportation and personal expenses are additional. Scholarship programs include merit awards and need-focused support such as Pack Promise+, which provides qualifying Nevada students with substantial gift aid toward tuition, fees and books. Career outcome reporting shows that recent graduate cohorts have generally recorded strong positive outcomes, while the university appropriately reports percentages by cohort rather than claiming a permanent universal placement rate. The university also benefits from proximity to Lake Tahoe, federal land agencies and a growing innovation corridor, which supports field-based study, environmental monitoring, entrepreneurial activity and collaboration on problems that are especially important in the Intermountain West.