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In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$9.6k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV
University of Nevada-Reno at a glance
University of Nevada-Reno is a public university in Reno, Nevada with 23,024 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 74% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $9,578 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $15,927 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 61% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 24% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $18,922 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Medicine (MD), professional-degree ($162,680) and Nursing (RN), master's ($123,539) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$9,578
2024-25
Acceptance
74%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
23,024
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$9,578
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,720
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,496
Avg Off-Campus Living
$14,286
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $24,074
Net price (after aid): $15,927
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $12,674
$30k – $48k: $13,125
$48k – $75k: $14,537
$75k – $110k: $18,317
$110k+: $21,646
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $60,614
Median debt at graduation: $18,922
Est. monthly loan payment: $201
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.2×Graduates earn about 3.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 23%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 24%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedUniversity of Nevada-Reno does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $71,182, above the $35,918 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Nevada.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
61%
Freshman Retention
80%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$15.9k below avg
Strong post-grad earnings
$60.6k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$18.9k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$9.6k
below avg
Out-of-state
$27.7k
Net price
$15.9k
below avg
Pell
23%
Median debt
$18.9k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$60.6k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
74%
SAT range
1060 - 1290
ACT range
19 - 26
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 1,431 of University of Nevada-Reno's 21,778 students (7%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 5,316 (24%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
University of Nevada-Reno reported conferring credentials in 94 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What University of Nevada-Reno graduates earn, by program
University of Nevada-Reno's bachelor's graduates in Psychology earned a median $51,553 four years after graduating, about the same as the $50,706 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $30,858; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $18,283 in federal loans at this college (about $194 a month on a 10-year plan).
67 programs at University of Nevada-Reno have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $51,553 | $50,706, about the same | $18,283 | $194/mo |
| Social Work, Master's | $73,580 | $65,123, +13% | $31,938 | $363/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $67,914 | $69,303, about the same | $20,500 | $217/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $59,715 | $57,214, +4% | $19,321 | $205/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $97,949 | $88,910, +10% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Business, Bachelor's | $68,419 | $68,407, about the same | $17,500 | $186/mo |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $72,227 | $83,343, −13% | $15,750 | $167/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $118,430 | $103,485, +14% | $30,115 | $343/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's | $88,460 | $92,135, −4% | $21,955 | $233/mo |
| Social Work, Bachelor's | $60,320 | $51,790, +16% | $19,019 | $202/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $77,237 | $92,374, −16% | $20,500 | $217/mo |
| Human Development and Family Studies, Bachelor's | $52,084 | $48,568, +7% | $21,250 | $225/mo |
Compare what Psychology pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $103,670 in Nevada.
- Mechanical Engineering graduates train as mechanical engineers: median $102,680 in Nevada.
- Civil Engineering graduates train as civil engineers: median $104,310 in Nevada.
- Electrical Engineering graduates train as electrical engineers: median $107,400 in Nevada.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $81,600 in Nevada.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism, Bachelor's | $54,322 | $56,278, −3% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Public Health, Master's | $93,116 | $82,751, +13% | $43,452 | $494/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Bachelor's | $55,532 | $47,382, +17% | $22,000 | $233/mo |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences, Bachelor's | $57,769 | $62,451, −7% | $20,833 | $221/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $55,483 | $63,293, −12% | $17,891 | $190/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Bachelor's | $81,201 | $86,517, −6% | $22,342 | $237/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $45,095 | $48,590, −7% | $24,355 | $258/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Bachelor's | — | $51,389 | $21,750 | $231/mo |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's | $96,291 | $100,647, −4% | $17,250 | $183/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $85,943 | $76,194, +13% | $18,152 | $192/mo |
| Medicine (MD), Professional degree | $162,680 | $112,460, +45% | $172,471 | $1,962/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $59,014 | $68,257, −14% | $17,975 | $191/mo |
| Communication, Bachelor's | $68,953 | $56,359, +22% | $17,232 | $183/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Bachelor's | $59,896 | $58,928, about the same | $17,479 | $185/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $55,230 | $50,680, +9% | $16,500 | $175/mo |
| Mathematics, Bachelor's | $70,681 | $69,562, about the same | $13,462 | $143/mo |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Bachelor's | $51,433 | $55,000, −6% | $13,250 | $140/mo |
| Economics, Bachelor's | — | $82,686 | $22,529 | $239/mo |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Bachelor's | $55,528 | $55,012, about the same | $14,000 | $148/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | $52,501 | $53,072, about the same | $18,000 | $191/mo |
| Educational Administration, Master's | $66,406 | $71,685, −7% | $17,000 | $193/mo |
| Fine and Studio Arts, Bachelor's | $41,074 | $41,367, about the same | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management, Bachelor's | $46,171 | $45,338, about the same | $16,270 | $172/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Doctoral | $161,545 | $138,131, +17% | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Bachelor's | $63,239 | $65,466, −3% | $14,024 | $149/mo |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, Bachelor's | $66,355 | $62,582, +6% | $19,084 | $202/mo |
| Sociology, Bachelor's | $52,564 | $52,657, about the same | $16,000 | $170/mo |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs, Bachelor's | $52,481 | $49,880, +5% | — | — |
| International Business, Bachelor's | $76,236 | $73,201, +4% | $13,744 | $146/mo |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Bachelor's | $58,002 | $66,596, −13% | $21,094 | $224/mo |
| Anthropology, Bachelor's | $48,607 | $46,676, +4% | $22,000 | $233/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Master's | $80,151 | $98,323, −18% | — | — |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Master's | $62,086 | $59,916, +4% | $30,948 | $352/mo |
| Chemical Engineering, Bachelor's | $84,965 | $98,158, −13% | $20,500 | $217/mo |
| Chemistry, Bachelor's | — | $65,120 | $16,250 | $172/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Master's | $123,539 | $120,193, +3% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Student Counseling, Master's | $67,781 | $60,111, +13% | $39,548 | $450/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Master's | $69,226 | $67,030, +3% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor's | — | $60,190 | $19,021 | $202/mo |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Master's | — | $63,216 | $30,750 | $350/mo |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other, Master's | $88,763 | $101,855, −13% | — | — |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering, Bachelor's | $83,233 | $81,171, +3% | $24,357 | $258/mo |
| Geography and Cartography, Bachelor's | $74,864 | $57,853, +29% | — | — |
| Music, Bachelor's | — | $42,892 | $27,000 | $286/mo |
| Education, Doctoral | — | $87,373 | — | — |
| Biotechnology, Master's | — | $107,682 | — | — |
| Philosophy, Bachelor's | — | $54,455 | $17,902 | $190/mo |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering, Bachelor's | $78,079 | $77,880, about the same | — | — |
| Music, Master's | $42,242 | $48,285, −13% | — | — |
| Criminology, Bachelor's | $66,273 | $55,556, +19% | $17,930 | $190/mo |
| Health Sciences, Bachelor's | $63,049 | $61,296, +3% | $20,500 | $217/mo |
| Computer Engineering, Bachelor's | $100,203 | $109,015, −8% | $21,500 | $228/mo |
| Education, Other, Bachelor's | $55,892 | $49,113, +14% | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences, Bachelor's | $57,193 | $60,053, −5% | $19,800 | $210/mo |
| Business/Managerial Economics, Bachelor's | $74,032 | $77,981, −5% | — | — |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
Frequently asked questions
About University of Nevada-Reno
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- Where is University of Nevada-Reno located?
- University of Nevada-Reno is located in Reno, NV, in the United States.
- What type of institution is University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of Nevada-Reno is a public university based in NV. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Reno?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Reno is approximately 74% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of Nevada-Reno's published in-state tuition is approximately $9,578 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of Nevada-Reno reports total enrollment of approximately 23,024 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does University of Nevada-Reno actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at University of Nevada-Reno is approximately $15,927 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $12,674 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $21,646. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of Nevada-Reno reports a graduation rate of approximately 61% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of University of Nevada-Reno have?
- Students who borrowed at University of Nevada-Reno left with a median of approximately $18,922 in federal loans, and about 24% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of University of Nevada-Reno earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $60,614 for students who received federal financial aid at University of Nevada-Reno. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about University of Nevada-Reno?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with University of Nevada-Reno.
- How much do Psychology graduates from University of Nevada-Reno earn?
- University of Nevada-Reno's bachelor's graduates in Psychology earned a median $51,553 four years after graduating, about the same as the $50,706 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $30,858; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $18,283 in federal loans at this college (about $194 a month on a 10-year plan).
- How much do Social Work graduates from University of Nevada-Reno earn?
- University of Nevada-Reno's master's graduates in Social Work earned a median $73,580 four years after graduating, 13% above the $65,123 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $57,522; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $31,938 in federal loans at this college (about $363 a month on a 10-year plan).
- Which programs at University of Nevada-Reno have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 49 programs at University of Nevada-Reno with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Medicine (MD), professional-degree ($162,680); Nursing (RN), master's ($123,539); and Business Administration, master's ($118,430) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does University of Nevada-Reno get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, University of Nevada-Reno's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $71,182, above the $35,918 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Nevada, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 94 fields University of Nevada-Reno reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 317 | Graduate (208 graduate · 109 bachelor's) |
| Public Health | 292 | Graduate (54 graduate · 235 bachelor's · 3 certificate) |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 258 | Graduate (71 graduate · 187 bachelor's) |
| Computer Science | 221 | Graduate (63 graduate · 158 bachelor's) |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 197 | Graduate (129 graduate · 68 bachelor's) |
| Business/Commerce, General | 186 | Bachelor's |
| Marketing | 163 | Bachelor's |
| Psychology, General | 151 | Bachelor's |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 149 | Graduate (9 graduate · 140 bachelor's) |
| Biology, General | 140 | Graduate (2 graduate · 138 bachelor's) |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 140 | Graduate (8 graduate · 132 bachelor's) |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 125 | Graduate (22 graduate · 103 bachelor's) |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 124 | Graduate (39 graduate · 85 bachelor's) |
| Mechanical Engineering | 114 | Graduate (16 graduate · 98 bachelor's) |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
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