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University of Nevada-Reno

University of Nevada-Reno is a large, public institution located in Reno, nv. Founded in 1874, University of Nevada-Reno offers undergraduate degrees in 198 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 15,896 undergraduates
cost $8,797 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Nevada-Reno? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 85.6%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.44
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Nevada-Reno is known for one of its top majors: Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Engineering and Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Marketing
Biology, General
Criminology
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Social Work

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,797
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,796
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $4,792
Cost of attendance* $28,685
Average financial aid package $10,900
Estimated cost $17,785 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $25,351
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,796
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $4,792
Cost of attendance* $45,239
Average financial aid package $10,900
Estimated cost $34,339 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Nevada-Reno has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,896, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

21,791

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
41%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
20%
Asian %
6%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
7%
Unknown %
22%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Nevada-Reno, students love their Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557
phone 775-784-1110
address www.unr.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Intervarsity christian fellowship

Student ambassadors

Young democrats

Asian american association

Blue crew

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Nevada-Reno to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Nevada-Reno?

University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, nv.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Reno? 

The acceptance rate for University of Nevada-Reno is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Nevada-Reno?

The average high school GPA for University of Nevada-Reno students was 3.44.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Nevada-Reno?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Nevada-Reno including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $114,740.

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