University of Nevada - Reno

Location: Reno, Nevada 

Founded in 1874, the University was established as Nevada’s land-grant institution under the Morrill Act of 1862, signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln. Today, the University is recognized as a Carnegie® Engaged University, one of the country's top research institutions by the Carnegie® Classification and a top National University by U.S. News & World Report. The University has a total enrollment of over 20,000 students and a campus of 290 acres. The University of Nevada, Reno is located on the western border of Nevada, just minutes from Lake Tahoe and California. The University houses 13 colleges and schools, 40 academic departments, and over 460 program areas including business, education, medicine and engineering. The university also specializes in earthquake research and is home to one of the largest earthquake-simulation laboratories in the country. Outside the classroom and lab, students can explore more than 200 student clubs and organizations, attend numerous sporting events, participate in the school's many traditions, and experience the lively culture of Reno!