The University of Nevada is a public university system, comprising multiple campuses across the state. The flagship institution, the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) are both publicly funded and part of the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).
As public universities, they receive state funding, offer lower tuition rates for in-state students, and prioritize accessibility and research contributions. They are not privately owned or operated, distinguishing them from private institutions that rely on endowments and higher tuition fees.
