Getting in
For Fall 2025, 19,136 first-year students applied to Nevada, 15,908 were admitted and 3,747 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 83.1%.
Source: University of Nevada, Reno Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. UNR's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: University of Nevada, Reno Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early action. UNR has no early decision plan. Early action (apply by November 15) brings an earlier decision and early access to class registration, and does not commit you to attend. UNR publishes no early action counts.
Source: UNR Admissions, Freshman Admissions Guide (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
126 majors across 10 schools. Every bachelor's degree major in UNR's official 2026-2027 University General Course Catalog, under the catalog's own Degree Programs headings, with the degree it leads to. Specializations and emphases are folded into their major; online and partner-campus copies, minors, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
Agriculture12
- Agricultural Science (B.S.)
- Animal Science (B.S.)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (B.S.)
- Biotechnology (B.S.)
- Environmental Science (B.S.)
- Forest Ecology and Management (B.S.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Agricultural Science (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Environmental Science (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- Nutrition (B.S.)
- Rangeland Ecology and Management (B.S.)
- Veterinary Science (B.S. in Vet. Sc.)
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (B.S.)
Source: UNR 2026-2027 University General Course Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Business10
- Accounting (B.S. in Bus. Ad.)
- Accounting and Information Systems (B.S. in Bus. Ad.)
- Economics (B.A., B.S. in Bus. Ad.)
- Finance (B.S. in Bus. Ad.)
- General Business (B.S. in Bus. Ad.)
- Information Systems (B.S. in Bus. Ad.)
- International Business (B.S. in Bus. Ad.)
- Management (B.S. in Bus. Ad.)
- Management and Marketing (Dual Major) (B.S. in Bus. Ad.)
- Marketing (B.S. in Bus. Ad.)
Source: UNR 2026-2027 University General Course Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Education & Human Development11
- Early Childhood Education (B.S.)
- Human Development and Family Science (B.S.)
- Integrated Elementary Teaching (B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Agricultural Science (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Atmospheric Science (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Biology (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Chemistry (B.S. in Chem./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Environmental Science (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Geography (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Geology (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Mathematics (B.A./B.A. in Ed.)
Source: UNR 2026-2027 University General Course Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Engineering14
- Aerospace Engineering (B.S. in A.E.)
- Biomedical Engineering (B.S. in B.M.E.)
- Chemical Engineering (B.S. in Chem. E.)
- Civil Engineering (B.S. in C.E.)
- Computer Science and Engineering (B.S. in C.S.E.)
- Electrical Engineering (B.S. in E.E.)
- Engineering Physics (B.S. in E.P.)
- Environmental Engineering (B.S. in Env. E.)
- Geological Engineering (B.S. in Geol. Eng.)
- Industrial Engineering (B.S. in I.E.)
- Materials Science and Engineering (B.S. in M.S.E.)
- Mechanical Engineering (B.S. in M.E.)
- Metallurgical Engineering (B.S. in Met. E.)
- Mining Engineering (B.S. in Mining Engineering)
Source: UNR 2026-2027 University General Course Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Health, Nursing & Medicine5
- Kinesiology (B.S.)
- Nursing (BSN)
- Nutrition (B.S.)
- Public Health (B.S.)
- Speech Pathology (B.S.)
Source: UNR 2026-2027 University General Course Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Interdisciplinary Programs2
- Computational Linguistics (B.S.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.)
Source: UNR 2026-2027 University General Course Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Journalism4
- Journalism (B.A.)
- Journalism (Bilingual Media) and French (B.A.)
- Journalism (Bilingual Media) and Spanish (Media Studies) (B.A.)
- PackTeach Secondary Education (Social Studies) and Journalism (B.A./B.A. in Ed.)
Source: UNR 2026-2027 University General Course Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Liberal Arts35
- Anthropology (B.A.)
- Applied Instrumental Music (B.M.)
- Applied Jazz Music (B.M.)
- Applied Vocal Music (B.M.)
- Art (B.A., BFA)
- Communication Studies (B.A.)
- Composition (B.M.)
- Computational Linguistics (B.S.)
- Criminal Justice (B.A. in C.J.)
- Dance (B.A.)
- English (B.A.)
- French (B.A.)
- Gender, Race, and Identity (B.A.)
- Graphic Design (BFA)
- History (B.A.)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.)
- International Affairs (B.A.)
- Journalism (Bilingual Media) and French (B.A.)
- Journalism (Bilingual Media) and Spanish (Media Studies) (B.A.)
- Music (B.A.)
- Music Education (B.M.)
- Musical Theatre (B.A.)
- PackTeach Secondary Education and Art (B.A./B.A. in Ed.)
- PackTeach Secondary Education and English (B.A./B.A. in Ed.)
- PackTeach Secondary Education and French (B.A./B.A. in Ed.)
- PackTeach Secondary Education and History (B.A./B.A. in Ed.)
- PackTeach Secondary Education and Political Science (B.A./B.A. in Ed.)
- PackTeach Secondary Education and Sociology (B.A./B.A. in Ed.)
- PackTeach Secondary Education and Spanish (B.A./B.A. in Ed.)
- Philosophy (B.A.)
- Political Science (B.A., B.S.)
- Social Research Analytics (B.A.)
- Sociology (B.A.)
- Spanish (B.A.)
- Theatre (B.A.)
Source: UNR 2026-2027 University General Course Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Science32
- Agricultural Science (B.S.)
- Atmospheric Science (B.S.)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (B.S.)
- Biology (B.S.)
- Biotechnology (B.S.)
- Chemistry (B.S. in Chem.)
- Computational Linguistics (B.S.)
- Environmental Science (B.S.)
- Forest Ecology and Management (B.S.)
- Geography (B.A., B.S.)
- Geology (B.S. in Geology)
- Geophysics (B.S. in Geophysics)
- Hydrogeology (B.S. in Hydrogeology)
- Mathematics (B.A., B.S.)
- Microbiology and Immunology (B.S.)
- Mining Engineering (B.S. in Mining Engineering)
- Neuroscience (B.S.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Atmospheric Science (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Biology (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Chemistry (B.S. in Chem./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Geography (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Geology (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Mathematics (B.A./B.A. in Ed., B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Microbiology and Immunology (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Physics (B.S./B.S. in Ed.)
- NevadaTeach Secondary Education and Professional Chemistry (B.S. in Chem./B.S. in Ed.)
- Nutrition (B.S.)
- Physics (B.S.)
- Psychology (B.S., B.A.)
- Rangeland Ecology and Management (B.S.)
- Veterinary Science (B.S. in Vet. Sc.)
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (B.S.)
Source: UNR 2026-2027 University General Course Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Social Work1
- Social Work (BSW)
Source: UNR 2026-2027 University General Course Catalog, Degree Programs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 15 | not published | No |
| Scholarship and financial aid deadline | February 15 | not published | No |
| Final application deadline | April 7 | not published | No |
The application opens August 1, 2026, and there is no application fee for domestic freshmen. For the most financial aid and scholarships, send your application and required documents by February 15, 2027. To keep a scholarship offer, pay your deposit and complete the required questionnaire by June 15, 2027. UNR does not publish decision dates.
Source: UNR Admissions, Freshman Admissions Guide (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
UNR does not require the SAT or ACT for admission. Freshman admission rests on a minimum 3.0 weighted academic GPA in core courses, and scores are not considered for admission. Scores are required for most first-year scholarships and can help with course placement.
Source: UNR Admissions, Freshman Admissions Guide (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set answers no to using SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions and marks them not considered for admission, even if submitted, for fall 2027 applicants.
Source: University of Nevada, Reno Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8A. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked Nevada's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: UNR Admissions, Freshman Admissions Guide (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at Nevada, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,384 | $29,572 |
| Fees | $1,698 | $1,698 |
| Books, course materials, supplies and equipment | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing (on campus) | $8,464 | $8,464 |
| Food | $7,488 | $7,488 |
| Personal | $1,722 | $1,722 |
| Transportation | $1,334 | $1,334 |
| Total | $31,290 | $51,478 |
UNR's budget for a full-time undergraduate (30 semester hours) living on campus, fall and spring. Students who borrow federal Direct Loans add $80 in loan fees. At the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) tuition rate, tuition is $14,074 and the total is $35,980.
Source: UNR Financial Aid, Cost of Attendance (2026-2027 tables) (opens in a new tab), the undergraduate Nevada resident, non-resident and WUE tables (full time, living on campus). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $12,674 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $13,125 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $14,537 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,317 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,646 |
| All incomes | $15,927 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from UNR's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of Nevada, Reno on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of Nevada, Las VegasLas Vegas, NV · Public83.9% admitted$10,359 average net price
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ · Public83.5% admitted$16,674 average net price
University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM · Public80% admitted$15,489 average net price
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT · Public90.1% admitted$16,200 average net price
University of IdahoMoscow, ID · Public75.5% admitted$14,831 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.