University of Nevada Reno

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #556 United States of America #158

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Institution Info

Founded: 1874
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 20,722 students
Faculty: 4,278
Endowment: $458.1M
Website: https://www.unr.edu/

About

University of Nevada Reno is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1874. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 21K students, an endowment of $458.1M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #1001 · Ranked	—
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #556 · Ranked	83.40

Research Output via OpenAlex

500

h-index

2,873,966

Citations

49,850

Publications

43,770

i10-index

2.88

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000)

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Motto

"Omnia Pro Patria"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Nevada Reno's global ranking?

University of Nevada Reno is ranked #556 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #158 position.

When was University of Nevada Reno founded?

University of Nevada Reno was founded in 1874, making it 152 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend University of Nevada Reno?

University of Nevada Reno has a student body of approximately 20,722 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is University of Nevada Reno's research output?

University of Nevada Reno has produced 49,850 research publications with 2,873,966 total citations and an h-index of 500, according to OpenAlex data.

What is University of Nevada Reno's endowment?

University of Nevada Reno has an endowment of approximately $458.1M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.