University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno is moderately difficult to get into. The university admitted 86% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 9,390 applications received in 2023, 8,043 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to University of Nevada, Reno, the regular decision application deadline is April 7 and the application fee is $60.

University of Nevada, Reno Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of University of Nevada, Reno's admissions stats.

University of Nevada, Reno 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	26%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

University of Nevada, Reno Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Nevada, Reno.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	–
Regular Decision	Yes	4 7	–

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Want to Apply Early to University of Nevada, Reno?

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University of Nevada, Reno does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15.

Some students apply early to college in hopes that it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Nevada, Reno Admissions

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to University of Nevada, Reno?

University of Nevada, Reno is a moderately difficult school to get into. University of Nevada, Reno evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, University of Nevada, Reno accepted 86% of students, approximately 8,043 from the 9,390 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of Nevada, Reno, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of Nevada, Reno

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of Nevada, Reno Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at University of Nevada, Reno

Curious about the factors that are considered by University of Nevada, Reno during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important

Make sure to check with University of Nevada, Reno for more information on admission factors.

University of Nevada, Reno 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of Nevada, Reno, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with University of Nevada, Reno's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Nevada, Reno?

Students admitted to University of Nevada, Reno have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 44% submitted a class rank. At University of Nevada, Reno 26% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 52% were in the top 25% and 82% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Nevada, Reno, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	4%
3.75 and 3.99	24%
3.50 and 3.74	22%
3.25 and 3.49	20%
3.00 and 3.24	14%
2.50 and 2.9	14%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Nevada, Reno directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Nevada, Reno does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to University of Nevada, Reno

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Nevada, Reno.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Nevada, Reno during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Nevada, Reno Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Nevada, Reno?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Nevada, Reno.

Does University of Nevada, Reno accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Nevada, Reno accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Nevada, Reno accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Nevada, Reno accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Nevada, Reno accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Nevada, Reno?

✅ University of Nevada, Reno is not test optional.

What is University of Nevada, Reno's acceptance rate?

✅ University of Nevada, Reno's acceptance rate is 86%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Nevada, Reno?

❌ University of Nevada, Reno does not offer early decision.

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