University of Nevada-Reno

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

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About University of Nevada-Reno

University of Nevada-Reno is a large, public institution in Reno, NV, in a city setting. It enrolls about 15,599 students. The acceptance rate is 74%. 61% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $60,614.

74%

Acceptance

$15,927

Net price

15,599

Enrollment

61%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

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

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading540–650

SAT Math520–640

ACT Composite19–26

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

Business16.2%

Health & Nursing14.1%

Biology10.5%

Engineering8.3%

Computer Science7.6%

Psychology6.3%

Social Sciences5.7%

Criminal Justice4.1%

Communications3.8%

Education3.1%

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

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

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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