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Located in Reno, Nevada, University of Nevada Reno is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 9,064 prospective students applied, and 7,996 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,547 enrolled in the school. 16,768 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,695 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $6,990 plus fees of $1,044. University of Nevada-Reno is ranked 401 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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University of Nevada-Reno is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Nevada Reno within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#401 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#123 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Colleges in Nevada
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Nevada
#514 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Nevada
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1290 |
| ACT | 21/26 |
| GPA | 3.37 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Nevada Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,044 |
| Room and Board | $11,960 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,370 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,664 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,044 |
| Room and Board | $11,960 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,370 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,716 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 16% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Health Professions | 9% |
| Engineering | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182290 IPEDS survey data for University of Nevada Reno.
Current students may use the University of Nevada Reno GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.