Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Nevada-Reno is $8,994 for Nevada residents and $25,950 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.24% for Nevada residents and increased by 2.36% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for U of Nevada-Reno is $9,195 for Nevada residents and $26,563 for out-of-state students which is a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 2.24% for Nevada residents and increased by 2.36% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $19,070. The Living costs increased by 2.59% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Nevada schools with tuition changes from last year at Nevada colleges tuition change page.
U of Nevada-Reno Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,797 $25,351$18,588
2023-2024$8,994$25,950$19,070
Change % 2023-20242.24%2.36%2.59%
2024-2025$9,195$26,563$19,564
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Nevada-Reno - COA
University of Nevada-Reno - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
University of Nevada-Reno - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $6,584 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $23,540 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at U of Nevada-Reno is $6,727 for Nevada residents and $24,107 for out-of-state students which is a 2.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.
University of Nevada-Reno has a medical school and its tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The medical school tuition is $34,156 for in-state and $61,406 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine page.
U of Nevada-Reno Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,444 $22,986$18,588
2023-2024$6,584$23,540$19,070
Change % 2023-20242.17%2.41%2.59%
2024-2025$6,727$24,107$19,564
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
University of Nevada-Reno - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at U of Nevada-Reno. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $277 for Nevada residents and $566 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $330 for Nevada residents and $685 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$271$553
2023-2024$277$566
2024-2025$283$579
Graduate2022-2023$323$669
2023-2024$330$685
2024-2025$337$701
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
University of Nevada-Reno - Tuition per Credit Hour
University of Nevada-Reno - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between University of Nevada-Reno and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between University of Nevada-Reno and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Nevada-Reno$8,994$25,950
Colorado State University-Fort Collins$12,896$33,751
Boise State University$8,782$26,976
California State University-Fresno$6,980$18,860
University of New Mexico-Main Campus$8,115$26,450
University of Wyoming$6,938$22,718

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at U of Nevada-Reno?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at U of Nevada-Reno is $36,730 for Nevada residents and $107,867 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$9,069$9,144$9,220$9,297$36,730
Out-of-State$26,351$26,757$27,170$27,589$107,867
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$9,144$9,220$9,297$9,374$37,035
Out-of-State$26,757$27,170$27,589$28,015$109,532
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$9,220$9,297$9,374$9,452$37,343
Out-of-State$27,170$27,589$28,015$28,448$111,223
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$9,297$9,374$9,452$9,530$37,653
Out-of-State$27,589$28,015$28,448$28,887$112,939
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$9,374$9,452$9,530$9,610$37,966
Out-of-State$28,015$28,448$28,887$29,333$114,682

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $123,980 for Nevada residents and $195,118 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at University of Nevada-Reno.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$29,935$30,627$31,365$32,125$123,980
Out-of-State$47,217$48,240$49,291$50,371$195,118
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$30,627$31,341$32,101$32,884$126,884
Out-of-State$48,240$49,291$50,371$51,479$199,381
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$31,341$32,078$32,861$33,668$129,879
Out-of-State$49,291$50,371$51,479$52,618$203,759
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$32,078$32,838$33,645$34,476$132,970
Out-of-State$50,371$51,479$52,618$53,788$208,256
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$32,838$33,622$34,454$35,310$136,158
Out-of-State$51,479$52,618$53,788$54,989$212,874

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 77% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $94,056 for Nevada residents and $165,194 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at University of Nevada-Reno.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$22,454$23,146$23,884$24,644$94,056
Out-of-State$39,736$40,759$41,810$42,890$165,194
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$23,146$23,860$24,620$25,403$96,960
Out-of-State$40,759$41,810$42,890$43,998$169,457
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$23,860$24,597$25,380$26,187$99,955
Out-of-State$41,810$42,890$43,998$45,137$173,835
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$24,597$25,357$26,164$26,995$103,046
Out-of-State$42,890$43,998$45,137$46,307$178,332
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$25,357$26,141$26,973$27,829$106,234
Out-of-State$43,998$45,137$46,307$47,508$182,950

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at University of Nevada-Reno.
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University of Nevada-Reno 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,994$1,200$19,070$25,950$1,200 $19,070
Graduate$6,584 $1,200$19,070$23,540 $1,200$19,070
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