University of Nevada-Reno Rankings

Located in Reno, NV, University of Nevada-Reno is one of the best universities in the state of Nevada. On this page, you will find in-depth rankings for University of Nevada-Reno in the following areas: graduation rates, teaching  resources, financing opportunities, and alumni donations. Latest acceptance rate is also given to show how competitive is University of Nevada-Reno.

Reno, NV 89557
Phone: (775) 784-4700
Email: asknevada@unr.edu
Web site: http://www.unr.edu

Rankings: University of Nevada–Reno

Rankings, Ratings, and Admissions Statistics
Peer college rating (out of 5) 2.4
Graduation and retention ranking: 192
Average freshman retention rate: 76.2%
6-year graduation rate: 48.0%
Predicted graduation rate: 56%
Overperformance(+)/Underperformance(-): -8
Faculty resources ranking: 132
Classes with under 20 students (2020): 36.4%
Classes with 50 or more students (2020): 13.7%
Student faculty ratio (2020): 22:1
Percent of faculty who are full-time (2020) 98.5%
Student selectivity ranking: 193
SAT/ACT 25th-75th percentile (2020) 930-1170
2020 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class: 22%
Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class (2020): 53%
Fall 2020 Acceptance rate: 91.3%
Financial resources rank: 76
Alumni giving rank: 120
Average alumni giving rate (2020): 12.8%

University of Nevada-Reno History

Essential Facts: University of Nevada–Reno

  • Extending back to the very beginning of the University of Nevada, Reno, CABNR, initially the College of Agriculture, was one of the University’s first schools.
  • The University of Nevada, Reno offers a range of courses and fully online programs that provide students and busy working professionals with flexible learning options.
  • Financial aid includes grants and scholarships. In fall 2019, 81 percent of new freshman at the University of Nevada, Reno received grants or scholarships. Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships

Rules and regulations Sports Activities 

General Information  
Percent of undergraduate students who live in college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing: 14%
Percent of undergraduates who are members of a fraternity: 7%
Percent of student body who are members of a sorority: 7%
Average percentage of students on campus during weekends: 90%
Are all students permitted to have cars on campus? Yes
Percent of students who have cars on campus: 37%
Is alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age? Yes
Additional policies and regulations: class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited
Collegiate athletic association: NCAA I
Men’s scholarship sports: baseball, basketball, football, golf, skiing (nordic), rifle, skiing (alpine), tennis
Women’s scholarship sports: basketball, cross country, golf, skiing (nordic), rifle, skiing (alpine), soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field (outdoor), volleyball
Student activities: choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook