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Reno, NV · Henderson, NV
| University of Nevada-Reno | Nevada State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,927/yr | $14,068/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,674/yr | $11,438/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,922 | $19,691 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,125/yr | $13,084/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,537/yr | $16,002/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $18,317/yr | $17,757/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,646/yr | $21,125/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $201/mo | $209/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,496/yr | $11,819/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,286/yr | $13,587/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,940/yr | $4,559/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,786/yr | $23,718/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,578/yr | $6,765/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $27,720/yr | $21,833/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 23% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 24% | 13% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 74% | 87% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1060–1290 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1132 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–26 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–26 · Math 17–25 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 10,142 | 1,733 |
| Students accepted | 8,652 | 1,493 |
| Students who enrolled | 3,421 | 519 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 40% | 35% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 61% | 34% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $60,614/yr | $53,166/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,752–$87,156 | $31,534–$82,547 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 60% | 41% |
| White students graduating | 64% | 27% |
| Black students graduating | 53% | 42% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 54% | 35% |
| Asian students graduating | 69% | 36% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $49,182/yr | $47,092/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 42% | 17% |
| Pell students who graduate | 54% | 32% |
| First-gen students who finish | 59% | 30% |
| Low-income students who finish | 59% | 28% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $54,896/yr | $47,968/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Health Professions 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% | Health Professions 43% · Education 17% · Psychology 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Health Professions — 43% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Education — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Engineering — 8% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $149,415/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $85,585/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 28% | 4.5% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 15,599 | 3,762 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 3,907 | 85 |
| Average professor pay | $13,293/mo | $9,521/mo |
| Full-time professors | 98% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $48,103 | $31,752 |
| Setting | City (large) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Reno, NV | Henderson, NV |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1874 | 2002 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Men | 46% | 21% |
| Women | 54% | 79% |
| White students | 50% | 23% |
| Black students | 3.4% | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 25% | 48% |
| Asian students | 8% | 10% |
| Two or more races | 9.7% | 6.2% |
| Other / not reported | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 38% | 49% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 41% |
| Students age 25+ | 8.2% | 24% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,669/yr | $5,897/yr |
| Endowment | $560.1M | $1.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,291 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,444/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $6,297/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 16 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 403 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $9.7M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $53.2M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $53.2M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $988,595 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.