Reno, Nevada
Located in the Great Basin at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Reno is a growing technology hub with a vibrant arts culture and unparalleled outdoor recreation opportunities.
Known as “The Biggest Little City,” Reno is a vibrant community that offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban excitement. Surrounded by the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains and just 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe — the nation’s largest alpine lake — Reno is a burgeoning global technology hub ranked among the Best Small Cities in America. Reno is home to many great businesses like Tesla Gigafactory 1, Apple, Microsoft, Switch, Panasonic, Sierra Nevada Corporation, and more.
Population
490,596
Average temperature
23°C to 35°C in summer, -2°C to 7.2°C in winter
Key industries
Aerospace defense
Advanced manufacturing
Financial services
Gaming and tourism
Health and medical
Information technology
Manufacturing and logistics
Mining
Natural resource technologies
Renewable energy
“There’s a lot to love about the University of Nevada, Reno... Day in and day out, I get the chance to interact with and learn from our amazing faculty and researchers here on campus, who ensure students are ready for the tough medical field ahead.”
Viktor Cruz-Calderon
Molecular Microbiology Major