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University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, Nevada 89557

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

University of Nevada-Reno is a public institution in Reno with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A large campus of 15.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,614 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,402.

Established
1874
Motto
Omnia Pro Patria
Mascot
AlphieWolfie Jr.Luna
Type
Public land-grant research university
Division
Division I

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85%Acceptance
SAT Avg
15,723Students
16:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$60,614Earnings 10yr
$15,402Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Nevada-Reno Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

85.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,994
Tuition (out-of-state)$25,950
Room & Board$13,700
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$24,702
Average Net Price$15,402
Median Debt at Graduation$18,922
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,126
$30–48K$12,482
$48–75K$15,116
$75–110K$18,042
$110K+$20,739

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,402

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

73.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

120

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (198)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
15,723
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 51%
Black 3%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 8%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.5%
Freshman Retention80.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,182
8 Years$54,896
10 Years$60,614

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,400
Men
$65,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#204
Forbes
#167
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#204

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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