University of Nevada

What University of Nevada does

The University of Nevada, Reno is a public Carnegie R1 research university and Nevada's land-grant institution, founded in 1874 and headquartered in Reno, Nevada, with 5,001-10,000 employees. The university offers 560+ undergraduate and graduate programs across 165+ graduate degree options, delivered through on-campus instruction at the main Reno campus, a branch campus at Lake Tahoe (Incline Village), and Nevada Online, its 100% online learning platform, supported by the WebCampus LMS and Pack AI student support tool. Core products and underlying technology include specialized research infrastructure (60+ centers and facilities), the newly opened Nevada Power System Research Lab (a cyber-physical power system testbed), an 89,000-square-foot Life Sciences Building under construction ($137M total cost, 18 research labs), the Holman Arts & Media Center at Lake Tahoe, and a statewide Cooperative Extension network. The university generates revenue through five streams: tuition and fees (subsidized by state appropriations and the Pack Promise+ program providing up to $11,750 in gift aid), federal and state research grants and contracts (Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, USDA, NSF, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center), private donations and major gifts (including a landmark $36M Gillemot Foundation gift), auxiliary services (housing, dining, athletics, Ponderosa Village graduate housing), and continuing education and Extension programs. Customer segments include prospective undergraduate and graduate students, online learners, Nevada residents with financial need, the broader Nevada community served by Extension programs (hydroponics training, 4-H aviation, agricultural workforce development), agricultural technology startups participating in the AgriTech Scale-Up Expo cohorts, and enterprise partners (Nevada Energy, Renown Health, Centria Autism).

Name

University of Nevada

Legal name

University of Nevada, Reno

Website

https://unr.edu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie R1 public research university and Nevada's land-grant institution, serving ~21,000 students and the broader Nevada community through 560+ academic programs, 60+ research centers, and a statewide Extension network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Land-Grant Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG), Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Research university
• Graduate programs
• Online education
• Extension services

Headquarters

HQ city

Reno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, fees, and differential charges for specific programs (business, engineering, public health, nursing). State appropriation supplements tuition revenue.
2. Research Grants and Contracts: Federal and state funding from agencies including Department of the Interior, Department of Energy, USDA, and NSF for specific research projects and programs.
3. Private Donations and Grants: Major gifts from foundations and individuals including the George W. Gillemot Foundation ($36 million landmark gift) and other donors supporting facilities, programs, and scholarships.
4. Auxiliary Services: Housing, dining, athletics, recreational facilities, and student services generate revenue from enrolled students and campus visitors.
5. Continuing Education and Extension: Professional development, certificate programs, hydroponics training, and community education programs through Extension offices statewide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie R1 public research university that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs across 560+ majors, minors, and certificate areas, supplemented by online education, research, and statewide Extension programs. It also provides auxiliary services including housing, dining, and student life support to enrolled students. Beyond degree programs, the university operates specialized facilities (e.g., Lake Tahoe campus, Holman Arts & Media Center, Nevada Power System Research Lab) and runs workforce development and continuing education offerings in partnership with industry and government.

Product overview

The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie R1 research university offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The university operates Nevada Online as its primary online education platform, supplemented by WebCampus (learning management system) and Pack AI (student support tool). Academic offerings include two low-residency MFA programs (Interdisciplinary Arts and Creative Writing) and professional certificate programs such as Hydroponic Crops Production. The institution also provides on-campus housing through Ponderosa Village for graduate students, and operates specialized facilities including the Holman Arts & Media Center at its Lake Tahoe campus. Financial support products like Pack Promise+ provide up to $11,750 in gift aid for qualifying Nevada residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wolf Pack: Athletic teams and mascot of the University of Nevada, Reno

Products and services

• Nevada Online The university's online education platform offering career-focused degrees and certificates taught by University of Nevada, Reno faculty, delivered 100% online to working professionals and distance learners.
• WebCampus The university's learning management system (LMS) used for delivering online course content, assignments, and student engagement for enrolled students.
• Pack AI AI-powered student support resource integrated into the university website for academic assistance and information retrieval for students and prospective students.
• MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts A 2.5-year low-residency MFA program combining intensive ten-day residencies at Lake Tahoe with full-time work in students' home studios, emphasizing interdisciplinary and place-based artmaking for graduate-level artists.
• MFA in Creative Writing A low-residency MFA program with concentrations in fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, and writing for children and young adults, featuring the Sierra Nevada Review literary magazine and Writers in the Woods visiting author series.
• Hydroponic Crops Production Certificate Course A certificate course teaching soil-free farming techniques including nutrient film technique, deep water culture, and aeroponics, aimed at building a resilient local food system and trained workforce for indoor agriculture, priced at $100 for up to 30 participants.
• Ponderosa Village On-campus apartment housing for graduate students, professional students, and faculty/staff featuring one and two bedroom units in Reno, Nevada.
• Holman Arts & Media Center A 10,000 square foot adaptive studio space at the Lake Tahoe campus offering facilities for sculpture, painting, digital media, and experimental arts, featuring the Garage Door Gallery and hosting the MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts program.
• University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe A branch campus in Incline Village offering academic programs with hands-on learning in sustainability and experiential education, featuring the Prim Library and proximity to Lake Tahoe.
• Pack Promise+ A gift aid program providing up to $11,750 in grants and scholarships for eligible Nevada resident students pursuing their first bachelor's degree, covering tuition, fees, and books.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000 students graduated in 2019-2020 academic year, a university record
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and flagship.

• Boys & Girls Club of Truckee MeadowscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2026Partner in Wolf Pack Rising Youth Leaders Conference bringing together over 80 middle and high school students for leadership development.
• Frontier RNGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Co-host of AgriTech Scale-Up Expo and Pitch event connecting agricultural technology startups with international investors and global corporations.
• Arieli InnovatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Co-host of AgriTech Scale-Up Expo and Pitch event for fourth cohort of agricultural technology startups.
• JPMorgan ChasesupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 March 2026Supporting organization for AgriTech Scale-Up Expo connecting startups with investors and global corporations.
• Nevada's Economic Development OfficesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2026Supporting organization for AgriTech Scale-Up Expo supporting agricultural technology innovation in Nevada.
• Nevada EnergycoreTechnology or Integration · 21 November 2025Industry partner for Nevada Power System Research Lab enabling development and testing of advanced power solutions including renewable integration and cybersecurity scenarios.
• Electrify Nevada AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2025Industry partner participating in opening of Nevada Power System Research Lab to explore research assets and collaboration opportunities.
• University of ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Participating in four-year, $38 million Water Reuse Consortium to develop wastewater treatment and desalination technologies addressing Arizona's water crisis.
• University of Southern CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 October 2025Participating in Water Reuse Consortium with University of Arizona and University of Nevada, Reno funded by U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.
• Centria AutismcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Partnership to sponsor 31 team members in master's degree cohort beginning January 2026 to address 57% increase in BCBA shortage between 2023-2024.
• Nevada Museum of ArtcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Partnership to teach University courses in downtown Reno at museum location, including Art and Place, Neuroaesthetics, and Experimental Studio Intensives beginning fall 2025.
• Tahoe Institute for Global SustainabilitysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Creator of 'Pints with Professors' program presenting research on ecology and science at Alibi Public House in Incline Village.
• Experimental Aircraft AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2024Partnership with 4-H Youth Development Program to launch youth aviation club addressing U.S. pilot shortage with affordable pathway to aviation careers.
• Perkins Field Flying ClubsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2024Partner in 4-H youth aviation club providing flight training and resources for rural Nevada youth.
• Moapa Valley High SchoolsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 2024High school partner for 4-H youth aviation club providing ground school, flight simulators, and in-air instruction.
• Renown HealthflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Partnership between School of Medicine and Renown Health establishing first fully integrated health system in Nevada, expanding clinical training and research programs.
• Sierra Nevada UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Pending partnership to broaden academic programming at Lake Tahoe campus and enrich living, learning, and discovery environments.
• Clark County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Agreement to create cohorts of students at high school level to make college a real possibility for more families in Nevada.
• Washoe County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2021Agreement to create cohorts of students at high school level to make college a real possibility for more families in Nevada.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Oregon State University: Land-grant R1 with similar Extension network, agricultural research emphasis, and regional student base; a direct institutional analog for UNR's land-grant mission.
• University of California, Davis: Nearby R1 with globally recognized agricultural and environmental science programs, plus a leading School of Medicine. Sets the competitive ceiling for UNR's life sciences and agricultural ambitions.
• Colorado State University: Land-grant R1 with comparable agriculture, veterinary, and environmental science programs; strong Extension presence and similar Western U.S. student-recruitment geography.
• University of Arizona: Public R1 land-grant university and lead partner in the $38M Water Reuse Consortium with UNR. Highly comparable research footprint, public-research mission, and agricultural extension model.
• Washington State University: Land-grant R1 with Pacific Northwest orientation and agricultural research emphasis, paralleling UNR's regional positioning and land-grant funding model.
• University of Utah: Nearby R1 public research university with comparable Carnegie classification, large graduate portfolio, and Mountain West regional student market overlap with UNR.
• New Mexico State University: Land-grant R2-R1 institution with Extension programming, Hispanic-Serving Institution status, and overlap in arid-land agriculture research — closely comparable to UNR's regional and land-grant profile.
• University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV): Sister institution within the same Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE). Both are Nevada public R1 research universities competing for in-state students, faculty, and state appropriations, with overlapping programs in business, engineering, and healthcare.

Regional players

• Boise State University: Public research university in neighboring Idaho competing with UNR for Mountain West students and faculty in engineering, business, and health sciences.

Broad incumbents

• Arizona State University: Larger public R1 with stronger online and innovation presence (Nevada Online competes directly with ASU Online). Demonstrates the scale ceiling UNR may be approaching.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/unevadareno
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/universityofnevada
• Facebookfacebook.com/UniversityofNevada
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-nevada-reno
• Instagraminstagram.com/unevadareno
• TikToktiktok.com/@unevadareno

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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