School Overview
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public
university that is located in Reno,
Nevada. Established in 1874, the
University of Nevada, or Nevada for short,
is a land grant institution that was
originally located east of Reno in Elko,
Nevada and was known as the
State University of Nevada. In 1906,
after a name change and relocation to
Reno, it became known as the University of
Nevada.
Academic Colleges and Ranking
The University is home to nine academic
colleges through which a variety of over
140 major programs are administered.
Nevada’s Master’s in Business
Administration has been
ranked as 21st in the U.S. by BusinessWeek.
Additionally, U.S. News and World
Report has ranked Nevada as 181st
among Tier 1 national universities.
Among international institutions, Nevada
is ranked in the top 500.
Libraries
Nevada is home to several campus libraries
that also serve the surrounding
community. The main library, the
Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center is a recent
addition to the sprawling campus that
replaced the former Getchell
Library. In addition to the main
library, the campus has four other library
facilities that serve the varying academic
disciplines taught at the University.
General Information
| Admission Office Mail Stop 120 Reno, NV 89557 (775) 784-1110 (866) 263-8232 Fax: (775) 784-4283 [email protected] Contact: Melisa Choroszy Associate Vice President, Enrollment Services |
Main Address PBA/Mail Stop 118 Reno, NV 89557 (775) 784-1110 www.unr.edu |
| Size Total undergrads: 13,367 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,296 Degree-seeking undergrads: 12,789 Graduate enrollment: 3,264 Setting |
Degrees offered: Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctoral First Professional |
Admissions Information
| Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $60 Online application fee: $60 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 91% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 76% |
College Majors
| Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Economics B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Arts, Visual & Performing Arts B Biological & Biomedical B B Business, Management, & B Economics B Studies B B Administration/Management B Business B Management B Management B Communications & Journalism B B Computer & Information Sciences – General B Education Education B Education B Sciences – Education B Education B Education B Arts Education B Education B Engineering Engineering B Physics B Engineering B Engineering B Engineering B Engineering B Engineering B Engineering Technologies Technologies B English Language & Family & Consumer Sciences Studies B Foreign Language & Health Professions & Medicine B Pathology B History Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies B Sciences B Natural Resources & Science B Management B Philosophy & Religion B Physical Sciences Sciences B B B Psychology – General B Public Administration & Social Sciences B B B Relations B Science/Government B B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee
the accuracy of information on
this page. All information is
subject to change. You should
confirm all information with a
college admissions officer.
University of Nevada-Reno Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (775) 784-1110 |
| Website: | www.unr.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.unr.edu/apply |
| Address: | North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 20,993 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 55% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 15,975 (76% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,034 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $23,086 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 88% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,443 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Nevada-Reno Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Nevada-Reno.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 3 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 3 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 2 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 3 | 8 | 7 | 2 | |
| Engineering | 1 | 12 | 11 | 9 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | 1 | |||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7 | |
| Psychology | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 2 | |||
| Science Technologies/Technicians | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 7 | 6 | 4 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 20 | 74 | 61 | 37 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Nevada-Reno and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,034 |
| Out-of-state | $23,086 |
| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $5,931 |
| Out-of-state | $20,982 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 3,218 | 88% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,880 | 79% | $6,443 |
| Student loan aid | 1,404 | 38% | $6,400 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 11,579 | 65% | $6,653 |
| Federal student loans | 6,393 | 36% | $6,044 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Nevada-Reno. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Nevada-Reno students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 9,064 | 4,175 | 4,889 | Percent admitted | 100% | 86% | 90% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 39% | 39% | 39% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Nevada-Reno Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 20,993 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 17,297 |
| Graduate enrollment | 3,696 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Nevada-Reno Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level programs offered outside a school of public health
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education
- Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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