More selective than 100% of Nevada colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Nevada-Reno over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of Nevada-Reno SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Nevada-Reno is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 650 |
| SAT math | 520 | 640 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1290 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Nevada-Reno admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 74% | 540–650 | 520–640 | 19–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Nevada-Reno compared with other Nevada colleges?
University of Nevada-Reno has the lowest acceptance rate of 3 Nevada colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nevada-Reno | 74% | 61% | $15,927 |
| 2 | Nevada State University | 87% | 34% | $14,068 |
| 3 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | 96% | 51% | $10,359 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Nevada colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Nevada-Reno
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Nevada-Reno admissions questions
What is the University of Nevada-Reno acceptance rate?
University of Nevada-Reno accepts 74% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,652 of 10,142 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Nevada-Reno require the SAT or ACT?
University of Nevada-Reno does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
What SAT score do you need for University of Nevada-Reno?
The middle 50% of University of Nevada-Reno enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1290 on the SAT and 19–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Nevada-Reno?
40% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,421 of 8,652).
Is University of Nevada-Reno getting harder to get into?
University of Nevada-Reno accepted 74% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 85% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Nevada-Reno overview