For the complete listing of tuition and fees, reference Chapter 7 - Tuition and Fees, of the NSHE Procedures and Guidelines Manual.
Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees are established by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents and are subject to change without notice.
Take the guesswork out of tuition and fees
Four years of tuition rates
You shouldn't have to guess about how much an education at the University of Nevada, Reno costs. Tuition and fees are set by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents and are available through the 2022-2023 school year.
Undergraduate fees (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022)
| Fee Type | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee (per credit) | $249 | $249 |
| ASUN fee (per credit) | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Technology fee (per credit) | $9 | $9 |
| Health Center fee | $93 | $93 |
| Counseling Services fee (6+ credits) | $70 | $70 |
| Performing Arts fee | $5 | $5 |
| Student Union fee (Fewer than 4 credits) | $25 | $25 |
| Student Union fee (4+ credits) | $94 | $94 |
| Fitness Center fee | $45 | $45 |
| Academic Success fee | $25 | $25 |
| Fee Type | Fall 2020 | Spring 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-resident fee (Fewer than 7 credits, fee per credit) | $274 | $274 |
| Non-resident fee (7+ credits) | $8,045 | $8,045 |
| Non-resident Distance Education fee (per credit) | $124.50 | $124.50 |
These fees are charged to non-resident students in addition to the mandatory and registration fees.
| Fee Type | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| After WUE Scholarship per credit fee* | $373.50 | $373.50 |
| After Nevada Advantage Scholarship per credit fee** | $498 | $498 |
*Eligible students will be assessed the following in replacement of the non-resident-tuition. Scholarship is awarded on a per credit basis.
**Based on Fall 2020-2021 fees. See additional registration and mandatory fees, as applicable table.
| Fee Type | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Health Insurance (F1 visa students only) | $1,039 | $1,439 |
| Registration Fee (International Students) | $145 | $145 |
| Fee Type | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | $60 | $60 |
| New Student fee (first semester of enrollment) | $150 | $150 |
| Online Learning, Weekend and Late Start fee (per credit) | $34 | $34 |
| Community Health Sciences Differential fee (per credit)* | $50 | $50 |
| Engineering Differential fee (per credit)** | $85 | $85 |
| Nursing Differential fee (per credit)*** | $156.75 | $156.75 |
| Special Courses fee | Varies by class | Varies by class |
| Graduation fee (graduating students only) | $95 | $95 |
*Community Health Sciences 300-400-level courses
**Engineering program 300/400-level courses
***Nursing program 300/400-level courses, excluding NURS 300
Graduate student fees (Fall 2021 and Spring 2022)
| Fee Type | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee (per credit) | $305.50 | $305.50 |
| Technology fee (per credit) | $9 | $9 |
| Health Center fee | $93 | $93 |
| Counseling Services fee (6+ credits) | $70 | $70 |
| Performing Arts fee | $5 | $5 |
| Student Union fee (6 or fewer credits) | $49 | $49 |
| Student Union fee (7+ credits) | $97 | $97 |
| Fitness Center fee | $45 | $45 |
| Academic Success fee | $5 | $5 |
| Mandatory Health Insurance fee | $1,733.24 | $2,401.62 |
| Fee Type | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident fee (Fewer than 7 credits, fee per credit) | $336 | $336 |
| Non-Resident fee (7+ credits) | $8,045 | $8,045 |
| Non-Resident Distance Education fee (per credit)* | $152.75 | $152.75 |
*Eligible students will be assessed this fee in lieu of non-resident fees
| Fee Type | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Health Insurance (F1 visa students only) | TBD | TBD |
| Registration Fee (International Students) | TBD | TBD |
*International student registration and health insurance fees will be announced after the NSHE Board of Regents approve rates in June 2021.
| Fee Type | Fall 2021 | Spring 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | $60 | $60 |
| New Student fee (first semester of enrollment) | $35 | $35 |
| Online Learning, Weekend and Late Start fee (per credit) | $34 | $34 |
| Business Differential fee (per credit)* | $100 | $100 |
| Community Health Sciences Differential fee (per credit)** | $50 | $50 |
| Engineering Differential fee (per credit)*** | $100 | $100 |
| Nursing Differential fee (per credit)**** | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Special Courses fee | Varies by course | Varies by course |
| Graduation fee (graduating students only) | $95 | $95 |
*All College of Business graduate-level courses
**All School of Community Health Sciences 300-400-level courses
***Engineering program 600/700-level courses
***Nursing program 600/700-level courses, excluding NURS 700-level DNP courses for students enrolled in the program prior to 2016
Summer Session (2021 fees)
For more information about summer class schedules, payment, late fee, drop deadlines and refund dates, visit Summer Session.
| Fee Type | Summer 2021 |
|---|---|
| Registration fee (per credit) | $249 |
| ASUN fee (per credit) | $6.10 |
| Technology fee (per credit) | $9 |
| JCSU Student Union fee (per credit) | $3 |
| Summer School Registration Surcharge fee (per credit) | $3 |
| Fitness Center fee | $45 |
| Health Center fee | $46 |
| Counseling Center fee (if enrolled in 6 or more credits) | $60 |
| Fee Type | Summer 2021 |
|---|---|
| Registration fee (per credit) | $305.50 |
| Technology fee (per credit) | $9 |
| JCSU Student Union fee (per credit) | $3 |
| Fitness Center fee | $45 |
| Summer School Registration Surcharge free (per credit) | $3 |
| Health Center fee | $46 |
| Counseling Center fee (if enrolled in 6 or more credits) | $60 |
| Fee Type | Summer 2021 |
|---|---|
| Non-Resident fee (per credit)* | $274 |
*Non-resident tuition is assessed on a per credit basis in addition to the fees listed above. The flat rate non-resident tuition does not apply during summer term.
| Fee Type | Summer 2021 |
|---|---|
| Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) fee (per credit)** | $124.50 |
| Nevada Advantage fee (per credit)** | $249 |
| Distance Education fee (per credit) (All web-based courses)** | $124.50 |
**Eligible students will be assessed the non-resident discounts above.
| Fee Type | Summer 2021 |
|---|---|
| Non-Resident fee (per credit)* | $336 |
*Non-resident tuition is assessed on a per credit basis in addition to the fees listed above. The flat rate non-resident tuition does not apply during summer term.
| Fee Type | Summer 2021 |
|---|---|
| Distance Education fee (per credit) (All web-based courses)** | $152.75 |
**Eligible students will be assessed the non-resident discounts above.
Certain field study, lab, music, art and physical education courses charge additional course fees to cover the costs of materials, transportation or special instruction.
Eligible students will be charged a Mandatory Health Insurance Fee for the fall and spring/summer terms.
All students who have the student health insurance plan during Spring 2021 term will be covered through August 14th, 2021, regardless of summer credit hours.
If you have paid the spring/summer student health insurance charge, you will have continuous coverage throughout summer term, regardless of taking classes, traveling or graduating. If the summer term is the first term of attendance, the student must meet all eligibility requirements and contact the Cashier's Office to have the insurance added.
More information about coverage terms, charges, waivers and deadlines.
- Graduate student health insurance
- International student health insurance
- Medical student health insurance
Insurance exceptions
Eligible students who have an involuntary loss of coverage under another group insurance plan are eligible to purchase the University of Nevada Reno Student Health Insurance Plan within 30 days of loss of coverage.
Additional resources
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships assists students with the financial aid process, scholarships, loans grants and more.
University catalog
The University maintains all of its official academic information in the General Course Catalog, from information about classes to student fees.
MyNEVADA
The official student portal for registration, paying fees, class schedules and more.