University of Nevada-Reno
Reno NV 89557
(775) 784-1110

General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Midsize
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
16,851 (13,367 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
20 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
70% / 30%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
45% / 55%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
80% / 20%
- In-State / Out-of-State
84% / 16%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,901
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$17,241
- Room & Board$10,595
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
54%
- Average Financial Aid Package$5,351
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$14,303
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants4,920
- Students Admitted
4,450
(90%)
- Students Enrolled2,296
(47%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
460-580
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-590
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
470-570
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
20-25
See More About Admissions »
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Agricultural Economics
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Animal Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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Biotechnology
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Accounting
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Logistics and Materials Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Advertising
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Broadcast Journalism
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Science
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Education
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Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor
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Business Teacher Education
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
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Foreign Language Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering, Other
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Geological/Geophysical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Metallurgical Engineering
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Mining and Mineral Engineering
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Water Resources Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Composition
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English Language and Literature, General
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English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Child Development
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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Housing and Human Environments, Other
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Medicine (MD)
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Pre-Veterinary Studies
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Nutrition Sciences
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Forestry, General
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Natural Resources Management and Policy
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Natural Resources/Conservation, General
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
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Chemistry, General
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Chemistry, Other
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Geophysics and Seismology
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Social Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Criminology
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants4,920
- Students Admitted
4,450
(90%)
- Students Enrolled2,296
(47%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
460-580
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
470-590
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
470-570
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
20-25
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$60
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$4,901
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$17,241
- Room & Board$10,595
- Books & Supplies$1,300
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$136
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$547
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid54%
- Average Financial Aid Package$5,351
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$14,303
- Federal Grants12%$3,308
- Pell Grants12%$2,632
- Other Federal Grants7%$1,218
- State & Local Grants74%$2,334
- Institutional Grants69%$1,242
- Federal Loans20%$3,315
- Non-Federal Loans5%$4,731
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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