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University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, Nevada 89557

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate85.3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

74.0%

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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

31

Burglary

6

Aggravated Assault

4

Robbery

10

Motor Vehicle Theft

13

Sex Offenses

1

Arson

31

Drug Arrests

24

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (198)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

80%

Mixed

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
10 Years$60,614

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#204
vs 2024
Forbes
#167
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#204
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Nevada for

Basketball

History & Fun Facts

  • History The Nevada state constitution established a university when it was adopted in 1864, in order to receive funds from the Morrill Act.
  • The State University of Nevada in Elko was created on October 12, 1874.
  • In 1885, Nevada State University moved from Elko to Reno, as enrollment never exceeded 35 students and many families at the time opted to send their children to universities in California.
  • Its first building, Morrill Hall, was dedicated in 1886, named after Justin Morrill, whose act provided funds for the university.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

113High

Estimated from NV state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K
186 mi(322 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
389 mi(674 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
427 mi(740 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SMF Sacramento112 mi
SJC San Jose189 mi
SFO San Francisco192 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2517 mi · ~72h 43m drive
New York, NY2394 mi · ~69h 10m drive
Hartford, CT2445 mi · ~70h 38m drive
Providence, RI2507 mi · ~72h 25m drive
Albany, NY2378 mi · ~68h 42m drive
Syracuse, NY2254 mi · ~65h 7m drive
Rochester, NY2180 mi · ~62h 59m drive
Buffalo, NY2119 mi · ~61h 13m drive
Philadelphia, PA2347 mi · ~67h 48m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2091 mi · ~60h 24m drive
Harrisburg, PA2253 mi · ~65h 5m drive
Newark, NJ2385 mi · ~68h 54m drive
Washington, DC2268 mi · ~65h 31m drive
Baltimore, MD2283 mi · ~65h 57m drive
Atlanta, GA1991 mi · ~57h 31m drive
Charlotte, NC2143 mi · ~61h 55m drive
Raleigh, NC2248 mi · ~64h 57m drive
Miami, FL2470 mi · ~71h 21m drive
Orlando, FL2308 mi · ~66h 41m drive
Tampa, FL2271 mi · ~65h 36m drive
Nashville, TN1807 mi · ~52h 12m drive
New Orleans, LA1804 mi · ~52h 7m drive
Richmond, VA2273 mi · ~65h 40m drive
Chicago, IL1683 mi · ~48h 37m drive
Detroit, MI1914 mi · ~55h 18m drive
Minneapolis, MN1402 mi · ~40h 30m drive
St. Louis, MO1582 mi · ~45h 42m drive
Kansas City, MO1345 mi · ~38h 51m drive
Indianapolis, IN1780 mi · ~51h 25m drive
Columbus, OH1942 mi · ~56h 6m drive
Cleveland, OH1991 mi · ~57h 31m drive
Milwaukee, WI1664 mi · ~48h 4m drive
Dallas, TX1362 mi · ~39h 21m drive
Houston, TX1538 mi · ~44h 26m drive
Austin, TX1400 mi · ~40h 27m drive
San Antonio, TX1396 mi · ~40h 20m drive
Los Angeles, CA389 mi · ~11h 14m drive
San Francisco, CA186 mi · ~5h 22m drive
San Diego, CA494 mi · ~14h 16m drive
Seattle, WA571 mi · ~16h 30m drive
Portland, OR438 mi · ~12h 39m drive
Denver, CO788 mi · ~22h 46m drive
Phoenix, AZ601 mi · ~17h 22m drive
Salt Lake City, UT427 mi · ~12h 20m drive
Honolulu, HI2566 mi · ~74h 8m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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