Admissions requirements
Each year, we welcome applications from a diverse mix of students from across the world. The University of Nevada, Reno is a place where you can challenge yourself academically, establish friendships, learn the skills and build the knowledge necessary to solve the problems of tomorrow. Learn more about freshman requirements below.
Are you a new freshman?
- You are applying during your senior year of high school or home school (with or without college coursework);
- You have already graduated high school and have no college coursework; or
- You have already graduated high school and have completed 23 or fewer college credits after high school.
If you will have completed 24 or more college credits after high school, please apply as a transfer student.
*Based on full-time enrollment of 30 credits across fall (15 credits) and spring (15 credits) semesters and includes tuition registration fee of $312.75 per-credit.
**Only includes mandatory student fees. Other fees may include additional special course or differential fees.
***These are starting point estimates for budgeting purposes and may vary due to housing options, mandatory fees, meal plan selections, course requirements and individual student needs. See full cost of attendance information for additional details >
These estimates show 2025–2026 tuition and fees for Nevada resident undergraduate students and are provided for reference.
2025-2026 academic year in-state fee and amount table
2025-2026 Fee
Amount
Base Tuition* ($288.50/credit)
$8,655
$1,654
$6,800 - $10,700
$4,700 - $7,200
Books and Supplies***
$1,200
Estimated Costs
$23,009 - $29,409
*Based on academic year 2025-2026 full-time enrollment of 30 credits across fall (15 credits) and spring (15 credits) semesters and includes tuition registration fee of $288.50 per-credit.
**Only includes mandatory student fees. Other fees may include additional special course or differential fees.
***These are starting point estimates for budgeting purposes and may vary due to housing options, mandatory fees, meal plan selections, course requirements and individual student needs. See full cost of attendance information for additional details >
Standardized test scores are not required for admission
Standardized test scores are not required for admission to the University of Nevada, Reno. The University accepts the ACT and SAT scores and may use scores for class placement in first-year courses.
School codes
- ACT: 2494
- SAT: 4844