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University of Nevada-Reno student guide: campus events and game days, $15,927 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about University of Nevada-Reno
- Founded
- 1874
- Teams
- Nevada Wolf Pack
- Division
- NCAA Division I
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
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Landmarks at University of Nevada-Reno
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
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Museum
University of Nevada Reno Museum Of Natural History
Museum at the University of Nevada Reno
What's on at University of Nevada-Reno
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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By the numbers
University of Nevada-Reno at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates15,599
Admitted74%
Average net price$15,927per year, after aid
Total cost$25,786per year, before aid
Graduation rate61%
Return for year two80%
Median earnings$60,61410 years after starting
Median debt$18,922at graduation
Students per teacher17 to 1
Average SAT1132
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Most popular majors
- Public HealthBachelor's Degree · 310 reported graduates
- Business/Commerce, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 186 reported graduates$41,458median pay a year after
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree · 180 reported graduates$69,757median pay a year after
- MarketingBachelor's Degree · 179 reported graduates$37,886median pay a year after
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 177 reported graduates$28,592median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about University of Nevada-Reno
How much does University of Nevada-Reno cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,927 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $25,786 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at University of Nevada-Reno?
61% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 80% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Reno?
74% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1132. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at University of Nevada-Reno?
Public Health (bachelor's degree), Business/Commerce, General (bachelor's degree), Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do University of Nevada-Reno students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $60,614. Source: College Scorecard.
When was University of Nevada-Reno founded?
University of Nevada-Reno was founded in 1874. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at University of Nevada-Reno?
Landmarks at University of Nevada-Reno include Lawlor Events Center (arena), Mackay Stadium (stadium), William Peccole Park (arena), University of Nevada Reno Museum Of Natural History (museum).
Where is University of Nevada-Reno?
1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, about 43 miles from South Lake Tahoe.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.