Costs for first-year, out-of-state freshman students

At the University of Nevada, Reno, we believe access to education is critical to developing the next generation of leaders, thinkers and knowledge builders. Tuition should not serve as a deterrant to completing a college degree. If you're a first-year new student from the Western U.S., you can save on your out-of-state tuition.

• 
  University of Nevada, Reno$10,485 (WUE)
• 
  University of California$14,000 (In-state tuition)$43,800 (Out-of-state tuition)
• 
  University of Oregon$12,750 (In-state tuition)$36,615 (Out-of-state tuition)
• 
  University of Washington$11,465 (In-state tuition)$38,166 (Out-of-state tuition)

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

We are a proud participant in WUE, which allows students from participating states and territories to pay only 150% of our standard Nevada resident tuition. Participating areas include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

Learn more about WUE

All new freshmen who would like to be considered for scholarships must complete the University’s Freshman Application for Scholarships and Awards and file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or the Institutional Methodology for Non-FAFSA Eligible Students form. You do not have to demonstrate financial need to receive a scholarship or award, but the FAFSA or Institutional Methodology form allows you to be considered for supplemental funding.

All new freshmen may be considered for scholarships. The general scholarship program is restricted to Nevada residents; however, other scholarship dollars may be available to non-residents.