At a glance
Average net price
$15,927
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
61.2%
Admission rate
74%
Undergrad size
15,599
In-state tuition
$9,578
Out-of-state tuition
$27,720
Cost of attendance
$25,786
Median earnings (10y)
$60,614
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,132
- ACT midpoint
- 23
- Retention
- 79.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (31%), social sciences (20%), business (17%).
- STEM31%
- Health15%
- Business17%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences20%
- Trades & services5%
- Business16.5%~2,579 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions14.6%~2,274 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.4%~1,621 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering9.0%~1,401 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.4%~1,157 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science6.4%~994 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences4.8%~746 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~641 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication3.6%~565 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~463 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education2.6%~410 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~393 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~357 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~335 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~318 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.8%~275 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.6%~243 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.3%~203 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~198 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture1.3%~198 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~111 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~66 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 663 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 400 | $28,592 | $19,049 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 400 | $54,230 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 353 | $37,886 | $20,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 351 | $28,742 | $20,153 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 348 | $69,757 | $20,813 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 344 | $41,458 | $17,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 311 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 284 | $44,195 | $15,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 252 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 246 | $79,780 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 230 | $61,173 | $22,750 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 196 | $39,764 | $17,905 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 193 | $47,782 | $20,500 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 190 | $30,430 | $21,875 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 186 | $33,582 | $19,500 |
| Public Health. | Master's | 183 | $57,731 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 174 | $42,392 | $22,700 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 172 | $27,639 | $21,377 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 159 | $28,084 | $17,939 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 152 | $58,369 | $23,250 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 146 | $27,328 | $26,155 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 141 | — | $20,769 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 133 | $61,629 | $16,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 131 | $51,930 | $17,116 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 128 | $56,591 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 122 | $39,497 | $17,975 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 111 | $40,848 | $17,688 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 111 | $26,991 | $18,500 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 110 | $33,079 | $18,780 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 108 | $47,684 | $15,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 100 | $32,703 | $14,139 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 99 | — | $22,950 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 95 | $32,714 | $14,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 94 | $31,962 | $23,790 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 93 | $46,713 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 83 | $28,469 | $23,500 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | Bachelor's | 78 | $27,328 | $21,150 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | 76 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 75 | — | $15,368 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Nevada-Reno
University of Nevada-Reno is a very large institution located in Reno, Nevada, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 15,599 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Nevada-Reno — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,927 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,578 for in-state students and $27,720 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $25,786 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 61.2%, a above-average completion outcome. 79.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $60,614 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Nevada-Reno confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (31% of credentials), social sciences (20% of credentials), business (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Nevada-Reno accepts 74% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,132. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 23.
Location & campus
Set in Reno, Nevada (city), University of Nevada-Reno draws students from across Nevada and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Nevada-Reno
Q.How much does University of Nevada-Reno cost?
The average net price at University of Nevada-Reno is $15,927 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $25,786.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Nevada-Reno?
University of Nevada-Reno has a 6-year graduation rate of 61.2% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Nevada-Reno?
University of Nevada-Reno admits 74% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do University of Nevada-Reno graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Nevada-Reno graduate earns $60,614 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Nevada-Reno?
Published tuition is $9,578 in-state and $27,720 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Nevada-Reno located?
University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, Nevada (ZIP 89557).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Nevada-Reno at their official website.