2025–26
$8,962
Based on 30 credits per year.
Tuition$8,400
Mandatory Fees$562
Total$8,962
Program-specific or course/lab fees may apply. Actual costs vary by residency, program, and course load.
Last updated: October 24, 2025
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62% of students graduate debt-free
With an average of $13,000 awarded to each student, you can rest easy knowing that your world-class degree won’t break the bank. Along with unbeatable tuition rates, we offer the most comprehensive scholarship and gift aid options.
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*Based on full-time enrollment of 30 credits across fall (15 credits) and spring (15 credits) before any financial aid packages are applied. Does not include on-campus housing, dining, books or supplies.
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Nevada residents
If you call Nevada home, this part is for you. We're committed to helping in-state students find the resources they need to make college affordable. We offer up to $11,500 per year in gift aid/scholarships for eligible students. Stay close to home and save big.
WICHE residents
We offer the best of both worlds with generous gift aid of up to $15,000 and a scholarship of up to $8,000, based on eligibility, for first-year and transfer students living in WICHE1 region who are pursuing their first bachelor's degree.
Out-of-state residents
Earn a world-class education in the most beautiful region the country has to offer without breaking the bank. We offer up to $12,000 per year in stackable scholarships for qualifying students living outside of Nevada and the WICHE regions2 who are pursuing their first bachelor's degree.
1Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, Republic of Palau, Republic of The Marshall Islands, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming residents, this section is for you!
2Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.
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Ranked as one of the top institutions in the nation, the University of Nevada, Reno is home to 23,000 students pursuing over 500+ majors led by award-winning faculty. Are you ready to find your path? Explore majors designed to match your goals and prepare you for what’s next.
Find your people, find your passion!
The Wolf Pack spirit is real, and our silver and blue passion runs deep. With over 200 clubs and organizations, NCAA Division 1 athletics, and Wolf Pack Traditions, students find their community, traditions, leadership opportunities, and inclusive spaces to help them thrive.
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Reno is a hub of innovation, tech, and culture, while Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada provide year-round outdoor adventure with unique research and study opportunities. Blend your campus experience with urban convenience and unmatched access to nature.
Freshman admission deadlines
Use the freshman application deadlines below to plan your admission timeline, get the most financial aid and scholarships, and make sure you meet all requirements for a fall or spring start.
Freshman application deadlines for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026
Application milestone
Spring 2026 start
Fall 2026 start
Application opens
First day you can start your application to attend the University of Nevada, Reno.
First day you can start your application to attend the University of Nevada, Reno.
August 1, 2025
August 1, 2025
Early Action deadline: Get your decision sooner
Apply by this date to get an earlier admission decision and early access to register for classes. Early Action doesn’t require you to commit to attend.
Apply by this date to get an earlier admission decision and early access to register for classes. Early Action doesn’t require you to commit to attend.
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November 15, 2025
Housing application opens
First day you can apply for on-campus housing.
First day you can apply for on-campus housing.
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November 15, 2025
Scholarship and financial aid deadline
To be considered for the greatest amount of financial aid and scholarships, submit your application and required documents by February 15.
To be considered for the greatest amount of financial aid and scholarships, submit your application and required documents by February 15.
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February 15, 2026
Housing application deadline for first-choice availability
Apply by this date for the best chance at your preferred residence hall selections.
Apply by this date for the best chance at your preferred residence hall selections.
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February 15, 2026
Final application deadline
Last day to submit your application for admission.
Last day to submit your application for admission.
January 9, 2026 (deadline extended)
April 7, 2026
Deadline to retain scholarship offers
Pay your deposit and complete the required questionnaire by this date to keep any scholarship you have been awarded.
Pay your deposit and complete the required questionnaire by this date to keep any scholarship you have been awarded.
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June 15, 2026
Spring 2026 start
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Application opens
First day you can start your application to attend the University of Nevada, Reno.August 1, 2025 -
Final application deadline
Last day to submit your application to attend the University.December 15, 2025
Fall 2026 start
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Application opens
First day you can start your application to attend the University of Nevada, Reno.August 1, 2025 -
Early Action deadline: Get your decision sooner
Apply by this date to get an earlier admission decision and early access to register for classes. Early Action doesn’t require you to commit to attend.November 15, 2025 -
Housing application opens
First day you can apply for on-campus housing.November 15, 2025 -
Housing application deadline for first-choice availability
Apply by this date for the best chance at your preferred residence hall or room type.February 15, 2026 -
Scholarship and financial aid deadline
To be considered for the most financial aid and scholarships, submit your application and required documents by February 15.February 15, 2026 -
Final application deadline
Last day to submit your application for admission.April 7, 2026 -
Deadline to retain scholarship offers
Pay your deposit and complete the required questionnaire by this date to keep any scholarship you have been awarded.June 15, 2026
— Not applicable for the Spring 2026 start
Freshman admission requirements
Here’s what you’ll need to attend the University:
GPA
Minimum 3.0 weighted academic GPA1 in core courses.
High school coursework2
- 4 units English
- 3 units Math (Algebra I or higher)
- 3 units Natural Science
- 3 units Social Science
What to submit
- Online application
- Official high school transcript3
- College transcripts (if you've completed 23 or fewer credits)3
- SAT/ACT scores (optional for admission)
- Immunization records
1Weighted GPAs account for the difficulty of honors, AP, or IB classes.
2Most admitted students complete additional math and science beyond the minimum requirements.
3Official transcripts must be sent directly from your school
What students and parents ask us most about applying
Here are simple explanations for what you need — and don’t need — when applying as a freshman.
- Undergraduate applications. There is no application fee for domestic undergraduate applications to the University of Nevada, Reno. There is a $95 application fee for international undergraduate applications.
- Graduate applications. There is a $60 application fee for domestic graduate applications and a $95 fee for international graduate applications.
No. The University of Nevada, Reno undergraduate application for admission does not require an essay.
No. Undergraduate applications do not require standardized test scores (e.g., ACT/SAT) for admission to the University of Nevada, Reno. However, the University recommends submitting ACT and SAT scores to be considered for first-year scholarships and class placement in first-year courses.
The University's school codes are as follows:
- ACT: 2494
- SAT: 4844
You must have a 3.0 weighted GPA in the academic core courses (AGPA) in order to be admitted as a freshman to the University of Nevada, Reno. The academic courses include: English, math, social sciences and natural sciences. A weighted AGPA takes into account the extra difficulty of honors, AP or IB classes.
If you do not meet GPA or enrollment requirements, you may be offered admission to a Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) community college. Once you have completed a minimum of 24 college transferable semester credits at a NSHE community college and have a 2.5 GPA in all your transferable coursework, you can apply to be admitted to the University of Nevada, Reno.
All University of Nevada, Reno students are required to submit proof of required immunizations. The University has waivers of immunization for medical or religious purposes, which must be submitted annually. Students submitting the waiver acknowledge that they will be excluded from the University during an outbreak of vaccine-preventable disease.
More information about immunization requirements are available through the Office of Admissions and Records.
If you have graduated with an Advanced Diploma from a Nevada High School, but do not meet GPA requirements, you can still be admitted to attend the University of Nevada, Reno. You must have the Adanced Diploma and meet the core course requirements. Final, official high school transcripts must be submitted for your application to be reviewed.
Alternate admission options may be available. For more information, contact us at admissions@unr.edu or by phone at (866) 263-8232.
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