University of Nevada - Reno
- 4 Year
- RENO, NV
CollegeGrad School
University of Nevada - Reno
- grade B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- RENO, NV
- Rating 3.69 out of 5 3,933 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade A minus
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A minus
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade A minus
- Safetygrade B minus
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Mountain West Conference
From University of Nevada - Reno
The University of Nevada, Reno is a public research university committed to a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874, the University serves more than 21,000 students in 145 undergraduate major programs and 100+ master's and doctoral programs, including Nevada's first school of medicine.
13 Colleges & Schools:
College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources, College of Business, College of Education & Human Development, College of Engineering, Interdisciplinary, School of Journalism, College of Liberal Arts, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Public Health, College of Science, and School of Social Work.
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University of Nevada - Reno Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
April 7
Acceptance Rate
87%
SAT Range
1060-1260
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$60
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$16,359 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,290 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
92%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 221 responses53%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 261 responses53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 260 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies396 Graduates
- Psychology227 Graduates
- Business213 Graduates
- Biology193 Graduates
- Marketing175 Graduates
- Criminology163 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering146 Graduates
- Nursing144 Graduates
- Human Development139 Graduates
- Finance135 Graduates
Top Research Institution
The University of Nevada, Reno is recognized as a Carnegie® Engaged University and one of the country's top research institutions by the Carnegie® Classification.
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
14,323 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,522
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 307 responsesPoll
68%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 374 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$47,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
60%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%82%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 153 responsesUniversity of Nevada - Reno Reviews
Rating 3.69 out of 5 3,933 reviews
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I loved my experience at University of Nevada Reno! Reno is such a fun college town and you have great access to outdoor activities as well as some nightlife. Campos is absolutely beautiful and overall enjoyed my education experience. I worked on campus and found that to be one of the most beneficial parts of my collegiate experience, it helped me stay involved in campus activities and news and that’s where I made the majority of my friends.
Living in Manzanita hall was challenging, especially during a pandemic where we share bathrooms and have roommates. I was fortunate enough to be able to enjoy my independent time and not worry about possibly being exposed, since I had no roommate. Every morning was a nice one with a big window; I was able to hear the lake and ducks, admire the sound of leaves on trees, and wake up to a beautiful backyard. Beautiful campus!
The custodial staff and serving staff were always considerate and patient. I had very little problems with teachers besides the occasional "bad days," and my counselor was very helpful in organization and classes as I transitioned into distance learning.
You'd think that moving to a city and experiencing freshman year during a pandemic and distance learning would be a drag as some would say; however, I was still able to experience freedom, independence, and growth. The school handled covid with some roadblocks but overall not a huge problem. I have no regrets.
The custodial staff and serving staff were always considerate and patient. I had very little problems with teachers besides the occasional "bad days," and my counselor was very helpful in organization and classes as I transitioned into distance learning.
You'd think that moving to a city and experiencing freshman year during a pandemic and distance learning would be a drag as some would say; however, I was still able to experience freedom, independence, and growth. The school handled covid with some roadblocks but overall not a huge problem. I have no regrets.
The University of Nevada, Reno has a beautiful campus. The school has great programs and great professors that provide a great education for students. The area is super diverse and welcoming to all! The University is very expensive to attend and housing and meal plans are also very expensive making living kind of difficult. Overall its a good school, but unless your parents can fully support you, going to school here requires you to work and take out a decent amount fo student loans.