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University of Nevada-Reno Teaching Programs

University of Nevada-Reno is a public institution located in Reno, NV. A Major City Center provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

University of Nevada-Reno Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 33	State — Nevada
Overall Quality	#66 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#294 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Nevada-Reno?

Contact details for University of Nevada-Reno are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557
Phone:	7757841110
Website:	www.unr.edu/
Admissions:	www.unr.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.unr.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into University of Nevada-Reno?

You can apply to University of Nevada-Reno online at: www.unr.edu/apply

University of Nevada-Reno is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Nevada-Reno

Here’s what University of Nevada-Reno looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Nevada-Reno?

University of Nevada-Reno has an acceptance rate of 74%, which means it is fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 26% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 59% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Nevada-Reno, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 650. Math scores were between 520 and 640.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1060 to 1290. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Nevada-Reno ranged between 19 and 26.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Nevada-Reno can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	7,075	5,227	74%
Women	9,891	7,290	74%

Can I Afford University of Nevada-Reno?

The average net price after aid at University of Nevada-Reno is $15,402. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,430
In-State Fees	$1,148
Out-of-State Tuition	$26,572
Out-of-State Fees	$1,148
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,578
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$27,720

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at University of Nevada-Reno receive some form of financial aid (3,388 students).

Nearly 62% of students at University of Nevada-Reno receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,181 per student.

23% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,465.

Student Loan Debt

24% of University of Nevada-Reno undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,118 per year.

University of Nevada-Reno Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,729 students enrolled at University of Nevada-Reno. University of Nevada-Reno is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 15,723 undergraduate students at University of Nevada-Reno, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Nevada-Reno undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,320
Black or African American	613
Hispanic	3,915
White	7,547
American Indian/Alaska Native	110
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	78
Two or More Races	1,540
Non-Resident	157

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Nevada-Reno are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Nevada	2,608
California	652
Oregon	22
Hawaii	20
Washington	19

Additionally, approximately 1.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Nevada-Reno Graduate Student Diversity

3,813 of University of Nevada-Reno’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Nevada-Reno, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Nevada-Reno graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	316
Black or African American	125
Hispanic	682
White	1,799
American Indian/Alaska Native	30
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	217
Non-Resident	530

Online Learning at University of Nevada-Reno

University of Nevada-Reno provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

5,689 undergraduate students at University of Nevada-Reno took at least one online class — of those, 330 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 519 students took at least one online class and 1,153 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Nevada-Reno

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by University of Nevada-Reno, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	41	34	—	75
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	52	—	—	52
Education, General	—	35	16	51
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	22	—	22
Special Education and Teaching	—	17	—	17
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	17	—	17
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education	—	16	—	16
Teaching Assistants/Aides	—	4	—	4
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	1

Academic Programs at University of Nevada-Reno

University of Nevada-Reno offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Nevada-Reno maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.