The University of Nevada, Reno is a public research university committed to a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874, the University serves more than 21,000 students in 145 undergraduate major programs and 100+ master's and doctoral programs, including Nevada's first school of medicine.

13 Colleges & Schools:

College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, College of Business, College of Education & Human Development, College of Engineering, Interdisciplinary, School of Journalism, College of Liberal Arts, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Public Health, College of Science, and School of Social Work.

University of Nevada, Reno Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline

April 7

Acceptance Rate

87%

SAT Range

1060-1260

ACT Range

20-26

Application Fee

$60

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$16,359 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$7,290 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

92%

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Academics

Professors

A minus

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Student Faculty Ratio

14:1

Evening Degree Programs

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Majors

Top Research Institution

The University of Nevada, Reno is recognized as a Carnegie® Engaged University and one of the country's top research institutions by the Carnegie® Classification.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
24%
On Campus
74%
Online
1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

14,323 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

2,522

Undergrads Over 25

10%

Pell Grant

29%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$47,000 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

60%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

91%

National

83%