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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Nevada

5 accredited institutions in Nevada offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

5
Colleges
3,918
Graduates/yr
5
Public
Associate's
Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Nevada

1
PublicAssociate's
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
2,310
Graduates/yr
$3,465
In-State Tuition
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2
PublicAssociate's
Western Nevada College
Carson City
834
Graduates/yr
$3,465
In-State Tuition
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3
PublicAssociate's
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno
405
Graduates/yr
$2,772
In-State Tuition
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4
PublicAssociate's
Great Basin College
Elko
222
Graduates/yr
$3,690
In-State Tuition
9%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Nevada-Reno
Reno
147
Graduates/yr
85%
Acceptance
$7,876
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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Studying Liberal Arts in Nevada

Nevada has 5 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 3,918 graduates annually. Of these, 5 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Nevada residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.