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Colleges / University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, NV 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate88%
Acceptance Rate88%

About University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno is a public, state institution in the city of Reno, Nevada. University of Nevada, Reno was founded in 1874. The college currently enrolls around 29,059 students per year, including 17,025 undergrad students.

University of Nevada, Reno Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Nevada, Reno. Around 88% of applicants get into University of Nevada, Reno each year. In 2022, 8,315 out of 9,429 total applicants were accepted.

University of Nevada, Reno Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 88%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 12%

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College Info

1664 N Virginia St Reno, NV 89557

Campus Setting: Urban

University of Nevada, Reno Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Apr 7

Transfer Applications are Due

Jul 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Nevada, Reno is Apr 7.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Nevada, Reno is Jul 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

University of Nevada, Reno ACT Scores

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ACT Range

20 - 26

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

26 and Above

Good

20 to 26

Avg

20 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to University of Nevada, Reno is 23. Students with an ACT score of 26 and above have a good chance of getting into University of Nevada, Reno. Students with an ACT score that falls between 20 and 26 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 20 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

University of Nevada, Reno SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1050 - 1260

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Math SAT Range

530 - 630

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Reading SAT Range

530 - 640

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1260 and Above

Good

1050 to 1260

Avg

1050 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for University of Nevada, Reno students is 1164. Applicants with SAT scores of 1260 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of Nevada, Reno, while applicants with SAT scores between 1050 to 1260 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1050 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of Nevada, Reno.

University of Nevada, Reno Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$23,397

In State

$40,353

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$8,133
$25,089
Fees
$732
$732
Housing
$13,332
$13,332
Books
$1,200
$1,200

Student Life

Wondering what life at University of Nevada, Reno is like? There are approximately 21,034 students enrolled at University of Nevada, Reno, including 17,025 undergraduate students and 4,009 graduate students. 82% percent of students attend school full-time, 75% percent are from NV and 25% percent of students are from other states.

82%

Full Time

18%

Part Time

75%

In State

25%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

21,034

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

88%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,865

Out-of-State

$25,821

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Apr 7
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