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University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV·Public·~74% acceptance

Located in Reno, NV, University of Nevada-Reno is a public university. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 74% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $15,927 per year. About 62% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $60,614 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$15,927/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $25,786
Aid cuts ~$9,859/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 15
RD
Apr 7

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Admissions
GPA range3.42–3.92
SAT (middle 50%)1060–1290
ACT (middle 50%)19–26
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
62%
graduation rate
80%
freshman retention
$49,182
median earnings, 6yr
$60,614
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Nevada-Reno reads an application

What University of Nevada-Reno values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)

From University of Nevada-Reno’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Nevada-Reno requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Other test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Nevada-Reno requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Nevada-Reno's acceptance rate?
University of Nevada-Reno admits about 74% of applicants.
How much does University of Nevada-Reno cost?
At University of Nevada-Reno, the average net price after aid is about $15,927 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $25,786 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Nevada-Reno?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1060–1290 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT.
What are University of Nevada-Reno's application deadlines?
University of Nevada-Reno's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 15, Regular Decision around Apr 7. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Nevada-Reno value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Nevada-Reno rates Course rigor and Grades (GPA) as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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