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University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada

Maximize your potential at University of Nevada, Reno. UNR is a public university in Nevada where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish.

Get to know University of Nevada, Reno

16,845
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
54%
 
Enrolled male students
46%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
85%
 
Part-time students
15%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
97%
 
Adjuncts
3%
 
Faculty Ratio
17:1
Student/teacher ratio
$7,268
In-state tuition cost
$22,922
Out-of-state tuition cost
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid
Business Badge 2020-2021
Education Badge 2020-2021
Engineering Badge 2020-2021
Nursing Badge 2020-2021
Military Support Badge 2020-2021
Equity & Inclusion Badge 2020-2021
Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 1%
Hispanic/Latinx: 23%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 3%
White, non-Hispanic: 54%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 8%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 8%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 1%

Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Required

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 530 | 75th Percentile: 630
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 530 | 75th Percentile: 630
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 20 | 75th Percentile: 26
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 26
ACT English
25th Percentile: 19 | 75th Percentile: 26

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $7,268
Tuition (out-of-state): $22,922
Fees: $1,098
Room: $5,850
Board: $5,792

Contact University of Nevada, Reno

Contact Admissions

www.unr.edu/admissions
(866) 263-8232
admissions@unr.edu

Campus Location

1664 N. Virginia Street
Reno, NV 89557

(775) 784-1110

Visit UNR Online

www.unr.edu

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