University of Nevada-Reno
PublicReno, NV
Located in Reno, NV, University of Nevada-Reno is a public very large school with roughly 15,599 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 74% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Computer Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $100,203/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From University of Nevada-Reno's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Nevada-Reno look for in applicants?
Per University of Nevada-Reno's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Nevada-Reno's acceptance rate?
University of Nevada-Reno in Reno, NV admits approximately 74% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Nevada-Reno?
Admitted students at University of Nevada-Reno typically score between 1060–1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Nevada-Reno?
Admitted students at University of Nevada-Reno typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Nevada-Reno cost?
University of Nevada-Reno's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,786 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Nevada-Reno?
University of Nevada-Reno's earliest deadline is Apr 7, 2027 (RD), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Nevada-Reno require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Nevada-Reno doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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