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University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NVPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 74% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Nevada-Reno is a public institution located in the city setting of Reno, NV. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 15.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 74%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
15.6K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
74% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 640
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 26
1typical 50% range36
74%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $162,680
Earnings 5yr: $189,236
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $161,545
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,539
Earnings 5yr: $137,609
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,430
Earnings 5yr: $111,459
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,203
Earnings 5yr: $107,148
Debt: $21,375
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,949
Earnings 5yr: $93,888
Debt: $20,813
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,291
Earnings 5yr: $96,796
Debt: $16,500
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,116
Earnings 5yr: $67,576
Debt: N/A
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,763
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,460
Earnings 5yr: $87,851
Debt: $22,750
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,943
Earnings 5yr: $80,890
Debt: $17,116
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,965
Earnings 5yr: $86,398
Debt: $22,000
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,233
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,060
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,201
Earnings 5yr: $83,066
Debt: $23,250
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,151
Earnings 5yr: $102,489
Debt: N/A
Geological/Geophysical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,079
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,237
Earnings 5yr: $65,704
Debt: $20,500
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,236
Earnings 5yr: $61,572
Debt: $13,750
Geography and Cartography.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,864
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,032
Earnings 5yr: $74,982
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,927
In-State Tuition$9,578
Out-of-State Tuition$27,720
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
23%
Pell Grants
24%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$49,182
+23% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$60,614
Completion Signals
61%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
80%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$140/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$66,812
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