University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · Public
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University of Nevada-Reno admitted 73.7% of applicants university-wide (13,032 of 17,679).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 73.7% | 13,032 | 17,679 |
| In-state | 75.0% | 4,500 | 6,000 |
| Out-of-state | 66.7% | 2,000 | 3,000 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 300 | 500 |
| Men | 73.9% | 5,227 | 7,075 |
| Women | 73.7% | 7,290 | 9,891 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 13,032 admitted students, 3,447 enrolled (26.5% yield).
University of Nevada-Reno Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1070–1270
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
University of Nevada-Reno Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $42,362/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,959 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,403 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $42,362/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,674 |
| $30k–48k | $13,125 |
| $48k–75k | $14,537 |
| $75k–110k | $18,317 |
| Over $110k | $21,646 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- National Merit Scholarship — up to $20,000 per year (Full Ride)
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Tuition Reduction — $15,770 (Other)
- Presidential Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Full Tuition)
- Wolf Pack Merit Scholarship — $500 - $5,000 per year (Automatic)
- Dean's Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
- University Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- National Merit Scholarship — up to $20,000 per year (Full Ride)
- Presidential Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Full Tuition)
- International Student Scholarship — $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- Wolf Pack Merit Scholarship — $500 - $5,000 per year (Automatic)
- Dean's Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
University of Nevada-Reno Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- College Transcripts
- SAT/ACT Scores (optional)
- Immunization Records
International applicants
- Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- College Transcripts
- SAT/ACT Scores (optional)
- Immunization Records
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Nevada-Reno · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of Nevada-Reno requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $60,614
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 61.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- Median debt
- $18,922
- At graduation
University of Nevada-Reno · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #192
- WSJ: #165
- Forbes: #181
- Niche: #245
- QS: #1001
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-04-07Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of Nevada-Reno Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (18%), Biological & life sciences (10%), Engineering (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 35% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Nevada-Reno Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Sections E, F, I · 2025 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.