UNR Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 73.71%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1180. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,578
- Out-of-State Tuition: $27,720
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UNR:
- Total Enrollment: 23,024, including 1,483 online students
- 19,117 Undergraduate, 3,907 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.2% men, 55.8% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 61%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 80%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 229 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 16 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 116 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UNR Overview
University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) is a four-year, public school located in Reno, NV. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UNR's tuition & fees is $9,578 for Nevada residents and $27,720 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 62% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,181.
The school has a total enrollment of 23,024 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
UNR's acceptance rate is 73.71% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.45%. The median SAT score is 1180 and the ACT score is 22.
UNR ranked 84th in National Universities and 1st in Nevada Colleges rankings. University of Nevada-Reno is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Nevada-Reno is $9,578 for in-state students and $27,720 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,032 for in-state students and $25,174 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,200 for Nevada residents and $29,611 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,510 for Nevada residents and $26,921 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,578 | $27,720 |
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| Graduate | $7,032 | $25,174 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,200 | $29,611 |
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| Graduate | $7,510 | $26,921 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Nevada-Reno offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UNR
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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