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    University of Nevada-Reno

    Reno, NV · West

    Acceptance rate
    73.7%
    SAT mid-50
    1060-1290
    Cost after aid
    $15,927
    Graduation rate
    61%

    What University of Nevada-Reno says matters

    How University of Nevada-Reno rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    74%
    13,032 of 17,679
    Yield
    26%
    3,447 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1070-1270
    ACT mid-50
    19-26
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    74%5,227 of 7,075
    Women
    74%7,290 of 9,891

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Academic GPA

    Not considered

    • Class rank
    • Standardized test scores
    • Application essay
    • Recommendations
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities
    • First generation
    • Alumni relation
    • Geographical residence
    • State residency

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure University of Nevada-Reno published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission114

    Entrance Exams

    In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?
    Yes
    SAT
    X
    ACT
    X
    AP
    X
    CLEP
    X
    Institutional Exam
    X
    Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
    No

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    7,075
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    9,891
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied
    432
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    281
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    5,227
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    7,290
    Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted
    310
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    205
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    1,418
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    15
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    1,841
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    25
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    96
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled
    1
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    49
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    2
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    17,679
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    13,032
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    3,447

    Wait List

    Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    13
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    3
    Of these, units that must be lab
    2
    Foreign language
    3

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Not Considered
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Not Considered
    Application Essay
    Not Considered
    Recommendation(s)
    Not Considered
    Interview
    Not Considered
    Extracurricular activities
    Not Considered
    Talent/ability
    Not Considered
    Character/personal qualities
    Not Considered
    First generation
    Not Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Not Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    0.14
    Submitting ACT Scores
    0.59
    Submitting SAT Scores
    498
    Submitting ACT Scores
    2,035
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,070
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,165
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,270
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    540
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    600
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    650
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    520
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    580
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    640
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    19%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    22%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    17%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    20%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    25%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    18%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    22%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    26%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    12.2
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    38.4
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    37.6
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    11.8
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    100
    SAT Math: 700-800
    11.7
    SAT Math: 600-699
    29
    SAT Math: 500-599
    44.5
    SAT Math: 400-499
    12.5
    SAT Math: 300-399
    2.3
    SAT Math: Total
    100
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    11.4
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    30.7
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    45.9
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    11.8
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    0.2
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    10.1
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    30.6
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    43.7
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    15.3
    ACT Composite: 6-11
    0.3
    ACT Composite: Total
    100
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    26%
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    56%
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    83%
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    17%
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    4.0%
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    50%
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.44
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    100%

    Admission Policies

    Does your institution have an application fee?
    No
    Application closing date (fall)
    04
    Priority Date
    07
    Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?
    Yes
    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    X
    Date
    X
    No set Date
    6
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    15
    Yes, in part
    5
    No
    15
    Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    one year
    Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?
    No
    Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
    No
    Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?
    Yes
    Transfer Admission46

    Fall Applicants

    Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
    Yes
    If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
    Yes
    Men
    1,113
    Women
    1,587
    Another Gender
    68
    Unknown
    2,957
    Total
    731
    Men
    953
    Women
    40
    Another Gender
    1,880
    Unknown
    437
    Total
    489
    Men
    26
    Women
    1,081

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    X
    Spring
    X
    Summer
    X
    Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required of Some
    College transcript(s)
    Required of All
    Essay or personal statement
    Not Required
    Interview
    Not Required
    Standardized test scores
    Not Required
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Not Required
    If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):
    2.5
    List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:
    D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
    Fall
    2
    Winter
    1
    Fall
    11
    Winter
    1
    Fall
    7
    Winter
    1
    Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?
    No
    Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
    - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: D- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 64 credits Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 96 credits - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 32 credits - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? 60 credits If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://catalog.unr.edu/content.php?catoid=35&navoid=33594 no limit American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) ##

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    64
    Unit Type
    credit
    Number
    96
    Unit Type
    credit
    Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:
    32
    American Council on Education (ACE)
    Yes
    College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
    Yes
    DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)
    Yes
    Number
    60
    Unit Type
    credit
    Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?
    Yes
    If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:
    https://catalog.unr.edu/content.php?catoid=35&navoid=33594
    Academic Offerings and Policies17

    Special Study Options

    Cross-registration
    X
    Distance learning
    X
    Double major
    X
    Dual enrollment
    X
    Honors Program
    X
    Independent study
    X
    Internships
    X
    Student-designed major
    X
    Study abroad
    X
    Teacher certification program
    X
    Undergraduate Research
    X

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    X
    English (including composition)
    X
    Humanities
    X
    Mathematics
    X
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    X
    Social science
    X
    Student Life30

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    24%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    39%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    30%
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    25%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    81%
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    9.0%

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    18
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    18.1
    Average age of full-time students
    20.4
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    21

    Activities Offered

    Choral groups
    X
    Concert band
    X
    Dance
    X
    Drama/theater
    X
    International Student Organization
    X
    Jazz band
    X
    Literary magazine
    X
    Marching band
    X
    Model UN
    X
    Music ensembles
    X
    Musical theater
    X
    Opera
    X
    Pep band
    X
    Radio station
    X
    Student government
    X
    Student newspaper
    X
    Student-run film society
    X
    Symphony orchestra
    X

    Housing

    Coed dorms
    X
    Living Learning Communities
    X
    Annual Expenses31

    Public Tuition

    Tuition: In-district
    4327
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    4327
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    22959
    Tuition: Non-resident
    25908
    Tuition: In-district
    4327
    Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
    4327
    Tuition: Out-of-state:
    22959
    Tuition: Non-resident
    25908

    All Institutions Expenses

    Required Fees:
    1021
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14442
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    7767
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6675
    Required Fees:
    821
    Food and housing (on-campus):
    14442
    Housing Only (on-campus):
    7767
    Food Only (on-campus meal plan):
    6675

    Tuition Policies

    Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?
    No
    Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?
    No

    Estimated Expenses

    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Transportation:
    1284
    Other expenses:
    1656
    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Transportation
    2586
    Other expenses:
    2206
    Books and supplies:
    1200
    Transportation:
    2866
    Other expenses:
    2440

    Per-Credit-Hour Charges

    PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:
    288.50
    In-district:
    288.50
    In-state (out-of-district):
    605.75
    Out-of-state:
    605.75
    Financial Aid101

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    1,118
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    2,300
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    73
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    23,300
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    2,279
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    3,700
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    338
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    25,100
    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    59
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    3,695
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    3
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    1,500

    Methodology

    Both FM and IM
    22052591

    Students Awarded Aid

    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    3,388
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    3,028
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    1,922
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    1,898
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,874
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    872
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    1,640
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    228
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    52%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    11200
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    9850
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3230
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3300
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    13,717
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    10,282
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    7,140
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    6,859
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    6,476
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    3,356
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    4,685
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    823
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    51%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    1100
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    9560
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    40005
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4035
    A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
    2,006
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,030
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    763
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    607
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    480
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    310
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    145
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    36
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    32%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    5650
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    4450
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    3970
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3990

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    858
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    838
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    32
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    135
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    38
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    37
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    1
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    6
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    23732
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    18970
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    2970
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    32797

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    X
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    103
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    11,078
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    1,074,558

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    X
    Institution's own financial aid form
    X

    Financial Aid Deadlines

    Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:
    X
    Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:
    4
    No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)
    1

    Financial Aid Reply

    Students must reply by (date):
    6
    or within____weeks of notification.
    1

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    X
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    X
    Federal Nursing Loans
    X
    College/university loans from institutional funds
    X
    Federal Pell Grants
    X
    Federal SEOG
    X
    State scholarships/grants
    X
    Private scholarships
    X
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    X

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    X
    Alumni affiliation
    X
    Art
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    Academics
    X
    Alumni affiliation
    X
    Art
    X
    Athletics
    X
    Leadership
    X
    Music/drama
    X
    State/district residency
    X
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    CDS-H Page 45 Common Data Set 2024-2025
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred30

    Diploma/Certificates

    Interdisciplinary studies
    33.3
    Social sciences
    55.6
    Health professions and related programs
    11.1
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Agriculture
    1.2
    Natural resources and conservation
    2.4
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    0.2
    Communication/journalism
    3.5
    Computer and information sciences
    6.2
    Education
    2.5
    Engineering
    8.6
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    1.4
    Family and consumer sciences
    2.2
    English
    1.6
    Liberal arts/general studies
    1.7
    Biological/life sciences
    10
    Mathematics and statistics
    0.7
    Military science and military technologies
    28
    Philosophy and religious studies
    0.5
    Physical sciences
    2
    Psychology
    7.1
    Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
    3.9
    Public administration and social services
    2.8
    Social sciences
    5.6
    Visual and performing arts
    2.3
    Health professions and related programs
    14
    Business/marketing
    18.1
    History
    1.4
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence120

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    1,243
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    175
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    4,739
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    76
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: women
    6,171
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    20
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    95
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    191
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    191
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    1,580
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender
    26
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    5,469
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender
    7,099
    Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown
    1
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    15
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    16
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    13
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    29
    Total undergraduate students: another gender
    76
    Total undergraduate students: unknown
    220
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    19
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    8
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    0
    Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown
    10
    All other degree-seeking: unknown
    18,895
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    3,907
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    22,802
    All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    6
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    19
    Total Graduate Students: unknown
    46
    Total All Students: unknown
    266

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    27

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    18
    Hispanic/Latino
    881
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    154
    White, non-Hispanic
    1,637
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    19
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    294
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    17
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    377
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    50
    TOTAL
    3,447
    Nonresidents
    168
    Hispanic/Latino
    3,891
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    522
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    114
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    1,254
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    70
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    1,513
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    269
    TOTAL
    15,604
    Nonresidents
    196
    Hispanic/Latino
    4,766
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    746
    White, non-Hispanic
    9,185
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    133
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    1,598
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    100
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    1,868
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    530
    TOTAL
    19,122

    Persistence

    Certificate/diploma
    9
    Bachelor's degrees
    3,523
    Postbachelor's certificates
    27
    Master's degrees
    966
    Post-Master's certificates
    13
    Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship
    186
    Doctoral degrees – professional practice
    69

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    934
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    451
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2,266
    Total
    3,651
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    934
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    451
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    2,266
    Total
    3,651
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    323
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    169
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,037
    Total
    1,529
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    138
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    66
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    348
    Total
    552
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    46
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    17
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    92
    Total
    155
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    507
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    252
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    1,477
    Total
    2,236
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    54
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    56
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    65
    Total
    61
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    2021 Cohort
    0
    2020 Cohort
    0
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size47

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    936
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    267
    C. Total number who are women
    422
    D. Total number who are men
    490
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    87
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    729
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    172
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    30
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    5
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    30
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    606
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    175
    C. Total number who are women
    315
    D. Total number who are men
    290
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    87
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    113
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    125
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    35
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    333
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    8
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    1,542
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    442
    C. Total number who are women
    737
    D. Total number who are men
    780
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    174
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    842
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    297
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    65
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    338
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    38

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio
    17
    based on ____ students
    17,698
    and ____ faculty
    1,046

    Undergraduate Class Size

    10-19
    339
    20-29
    338
    30-39
    407
    40-49
    270
    50-99
    142
    100+
    208
    Total
    118
    10-19
    188
    20-29
    223
    30-39
    329
    40-49
    73
    50-99
    23
    100+
    7
    Total
    2
    Source: University of Nevada-Reno's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About University of Nevada-Reno

    University of Nevada-Reno is a mid-sized public university in Reno, NV, in a city setting.

    What University of Nevada-Reno looks for

    University of Nevada-Reno admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for University of Nevada-Reno?

      University of Nevada-Reno's middle 50% SAT range is 1060 to 1290. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for University of Nevada-Reno?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 19 to 26. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

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

      University of Nevada-Reno admits roughly 74% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does University of Nevada-Reno actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $15,927 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is University of Nevada-Reno a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Nevada-Reno as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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