University of Nevada-Reno Admission
Acceptance Rate
73.71%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
26.45%
Freshmen Enrollment
3,447
SAT Scores
1,180
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 17,679 students have applied and 13,032 students have allowed to admit to University of Nevada-Reno (Acceptance rate: 73.71%). UNR's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 26.45 % where 3,447 students have finally enrolled out of 13,032 admitted students.
UNR acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nevada. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Michigan State University and University of Missouri-Kansas City, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 76.50%).
UNR enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nevada. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 22.82%).
How to Apply to University of Nevada-Reno
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UNR. UNR offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.unr.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.unr.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.unr.edu/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.unr.edu/Prebuilt/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.unr.edu/veteran |
| Athletic | www.nevadawolfpack.com/genrel/102413aaa.html |
| Disability Service | www.unr.edu/drc |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UNR and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Nevada-Reno is 1,180 and the average ACT score is 22. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Nevada-Reno is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,263). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Reno | 1,180 | 22 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,263 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nevada | 1,160 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Nevada-Reno, 498 students submitted SAT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,180 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nevada. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 600 | 650 |
| Mathematics | 520 | 580 | 640 |
| Total | 1,060 | 1,180 | 1,290 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Nevada-Reno, 2,035 students submitted ACT scores (59% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nevada. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| English | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 20 | 25 |
UNR Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Nevada-Reno. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Admission test scores, and Work experience.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |