What University of Nevada–Reno costs
University of Nevada–Reno charges $9,578 a year in published tuition and fees for Nevada residents, about $4,789 a semester, and $27,720 a year for students from other states, about $13,860 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $25,786 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $15,198 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
University of Nevada–Reno takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into University of Nevada–Reno
For fall 2024, University of Nevada–Reno received 17,679 applications and admitted 13,032 students, and 3,447 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1060 and 1290.
What University of Nevada–Reno students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Nevada–Reno (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 265 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 193 |
| Psychology | 188 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 171 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 171 |
| Business / Commerce | 152 |
| Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration | 145 |
| Computer Science | 136 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like University of Nevada–Reno
Large public universities with the same campus setting (big city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, Colorado: 15,002 undergraduates
- University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico: 17,244 undergraduates
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona: 42,537 undergraduates
- Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan: 15,587 undergraduates
- University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii: 15,029 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Nevada–Reno's acceptance rate? 73.7% for fall 2024: 13,032 of 17,679 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Nevada–Reno? $9,578 a year for in-state students and $27,720 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is University of Nevada–Reno part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with University of Nevada–Reno about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to University of Nevada–Reno? About 15,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of Nevada–Reno students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1060–1290.
What is the campus setting at University of Nevada–Reno? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a big city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Nevada–Reno (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Nevada–Reno
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
