University of Nevada-Reno (UNR)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,524
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in Reno, Nevada, UNR is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that UNR is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Nevada-Reno is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UNR boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,588

Cost of attendance at University of Nevada-Reno in 2022 for students from Nevada.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average	$5,360
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,680

Cost of attendance at University of Nevada-Reno in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average	$16,478
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 86 of freshman students at University of Nevada-Reno received on average $7,232 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,232

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	940	29%	$4,895	$4,601,480
Other Federal Grant	1,816	55%	$3,223	$5,852,297
State Grant/Scholarships	2,267	69%	$3,348	$7,589,398
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,026	61%	$3,478	$7,047,011
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,833	86%	$7,232	$20,488,706

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Nevada-Reno students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Nevada-Reno students is 62.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.7%.

62.7%

asian 69.0% 234 students
African American 51.2% 89 students
white 64.9% 1,403 students
unknown 69.4% 50 students
hawaiian 65.7% 23 students
hispanic 57.2% 418 students
International Students 69.0% 20 students
Mixed Race 57.5% 131 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mountain West Conference
Baseball Mountain West Conference
Basketball Mountain West Conference
Track and Cross Country Mountain West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Nevada-Reno provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Nevada-Reno offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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