University of Nevada, Reno
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Nevada, Reno?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Nevada, Reno, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Nevada, Reno?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UNR accepted 85% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 10,100 people applied and 8,652 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Nevada, Reno:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 35% ended up enrolling at University of Nevada, Reno, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Nevada, Reno by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UNR considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Nevada, Reno?
Grades
Students who recently attended University of Nevada, Reno as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.43. 26% of freshmen who attended UNR were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 52% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
UNR is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Nevada, Reno. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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