University of Nevada-Reno, NV
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Nevada-Reno Rankings
Affordability77
Selectivity44
Retention51
Graduation15
Earnings43
Diversity66
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Nevada-Reno
92%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
8%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences10%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education4%
Engineering13%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs15%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences8%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of Nevada-Reno
88%
Admission Rate
585
Median SAT Math
590
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)530–640
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–640
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Nevada-Reno
$8K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$22K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $17K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $18K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Nevada-Reno
35%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$202
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 62% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 22% | 5% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $23K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 62% | 38% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 42% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 72% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 77% | 46% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Nevada-Reno
81%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
13%
Withdrawal Rate
56%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 29% | 30% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 56% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 61% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 63% | 60% | 53% |
| Black | 36% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 57% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56% | 60% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 27% | 44% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 36% | 48% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 78% | 53% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 57% | 53% | 44% |
| Other race | 73% | 62% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Nevada-Reno
91%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 77% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $5K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $41K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $73K | $53K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $47K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Nevada-Reno
17,513
Undergraduates
75%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
3,533
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 52% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 48% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 8% | 9% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 57% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21% | 29% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | <1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 46% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 21% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 26% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Nevada-Reno, NV
Truckee Meadows Community College
2 miles, NE
Paul Mitchell the School-Reno
2 miles, S
International Academy of Style
3 miles, SE
Milan Institute-Sparks
3 miles, SE