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University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About University of Nevada-Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno (Nevada, the University of Nevada, or UNR) is a public land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada, United States. It is the state's flagship public university and primary land grant institution. It was founded on October 12, 1874, in Elko, Nevada. The university is classified as a doctoral, R1 research university by the Carnegie Classification. In 2018, the university spent $144 million on research and development according to the National Science Foundation. Among its several schools and colleges, the university has a medical school and is home to the Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism from which six Pulitzer Prize winners have graduated.

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74%

Acceptance

$15,927

Net price

15,599

Enrollment

61%

Grad rate

Report Card

B

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

74%

Acceptance rate

1,132

SAT average

23

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading540650
SAT Math520640
ACT Composite1926

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,927

Average net price

$9,578

In-state tuition

$27,720

Out-of-state tuition

$14,496

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$25,786

Total cost of attendance

23%

Students receiving Pell grants

24%

Students with federal loans

$18,922

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$12,674
$30–48K
$13,125
$48–75K
$14,537
$75–110K
$18,317
$110K+
$21,646

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$60,614

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$49,182

Median earnings (6 yrs)

61%

Graduation rate

80%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$14,669

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

15,599

Total enrollment

12%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

54% women
46% men

Race & ethnicity

White
50%
Hispanic
25%
Two or more races
10%
Asian
8%
Black
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

University of Nevada-Reno FAQ

Is University of Nevada-Reno a public or private school?

University of Nevada-Reno is a public institution located in Reno, NV.

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

University of Nevada-Reno has an acceptance rate of 74%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does University of Nevada-Reno cost?

The average annual net price at University of Nevada-Reno is $15,927 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $9,578 in-state and $27,720 out-of-state.

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

About 61% of students at University of Nevada-Reno complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do University of Nevada-Reno graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, University of Nevada-Reno students earn a median of $60,614 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Nevada-Reno?

Admitted students at University of Nevada-Reno have an average SAT score of 1,132 and an ACT midpoint of 23. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend University of Nevada-Reno?

University of Nevada-Reno enrolls about 15,599 students.

Campus

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