University of Nevada-Reno Nevada

Research university in Reno with accessible admissions and very high research spending; tuition under $27k out-of-state.

College statistics

Address:
1664 North Virginia Street
Reno, NV
89557
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.unr.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$8,430
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$26,572
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$22,872
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$41,014
Room and Board:
$14,442
Total Student Enrollment:
21,778
Acceptance Rate:
85.3%
Endowment (End of Year):
$677,072,252
Research Activity Tier:
Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

University of Nevada–Reno is a public research university in Reno, Nevada, classified as Research 1 for very high research spending and doctorate production. The institution serves a large student body in a city setting, with significant research activity across multiple disciplines alongside its undergraduate programs.

Enrollment stands at 21,778 students. In-state tuition is $8,430 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $26,572. Total cost of attendance for in-state students reaches $22,872, and for out-of-state students, $41,014—including room and board of $14,442. The university admits 85 percent of applicants, making admissions accessible. Many students receive financial aid and pay less than the published rates.

The university's primary undergraduate focus is Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. For prospective students considering a research-active public university with open admissions and moderate tuition costs, UNR offers both broad research opportunities and a defined undergraduate academic mission. Visit www.unr.edu/ for additional information.

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