University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · Public · 15,599 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,674 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $13,125 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $14,537 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $18,317 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,646 |
| All incomes (average) | $15,927 |
Sticker tuition: $9,578 in-state, $27,720 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Average SAT
- 1132
- Median ACT
- 23
- Students with Pell grants
- 23%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 61%
- Freshman retention
- 80%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $60,614
- Median debt at graduation
- $18,922
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business16%
Health & Nursing14%
Biology & Life Sciences11%
Engineering8%
Computer Science8%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences6%
Criminal Justice4%
Communications & Media4%
Education3%
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