University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Nevada-Reno reported a 85.3% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. University of Nevada-Reno is a public 4-year institution in Reno, NV, with an SAT reference of 1180 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $15,927 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

85.3%

10,142 applicants

SAT reference

1180

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$15,927

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Nevada-Reno

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)106011801290
ACT (composite, 1–36)192226

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

61.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

79.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$60,614

Student Body

15,599

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Nevada-Reno, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,674
$30,001 – $48,000$13,125
$48,001 – $75,000$14,537
$75,001 – $110,000$18,317
$110,000+$21,646

Top Majors at University of Nevada-Reno

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing584
Health Professions514
Biological & Biomedical Sciences367
Engineering317
Psychology262
Computer & Information Sciences225
Social Sciences164
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice145
Communication & Journalism128
Public Administration & Social Services105

Financial Aid at University of Nevada-Reno

About University of Nevada-Reno

Official website: https://www.unr.edu/

Admissions: https://www.unr.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Nevada-Reno

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

University of Nevada-Reno reported a 85% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 10,142. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Nevada-Reno?

The historical 85% acceptance rate suggests University of Nevada-Reno was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

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

The imported historical records for University of Nevada-Reno include an SAT reference value of 1180 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Nevada-Reno?

The stored historical average net price at University of Nevada-Reno is $15,927 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 94%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $6,658 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

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

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Nevada-Reno is 62%. its stored first-year retention rate is 80%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $60,614. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Nevada-Reno test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Nevada-Reno?

University of Nevada-Reno's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 9, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Nevada-Reno's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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