University of Nevada Reno: Review & Facts

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University of Nevada Reno is a large four-year, public school with 20,945 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1874 and is one of the 5 colleges located in Reno, Nevada.

Academic Offerings

University of Nevada Reno will give you the opportunity to receive a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered

130

University of Nevada Reno follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 130 majors. The most popular concentrations are Medical, Engineering, Biology, Business, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Nevada Reno is high at 80% (above Nevada average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

80%

Good

The graduation rate at University of Nevada Reno is average: 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Nevada Reno is reasonably decent - 18:1. Find out more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is very high, about $24,700 a year. The additional fees at University of Nevada Reno (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $700; which comes to $25,400 a year.

Read the details about University of Nevada Reno additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

86%

Easy

As reported in recent government data, 9,398 applications were submitted and 8,047 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Nevada Reno in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price

$7,800

High

University of Nevada Reno provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Nevada Reno, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

D-

Unsafe

University of Nevada Reno offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 3,500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high: roughly $7,800 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Nevada Reno. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available

Yes

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Nevada Reno appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Nevada Reno Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Nevada Reno
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada
89557, USA