Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
U. Nevada-Reno admits about 8 in 10 applicants (83%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 38% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
Men and women were admitted at similar rates (74% and 74%).
No application fee
Grants credit for AP exams
Yield
24% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Where you stand
How U. Nevada-Reno reads a record
and GPA are both very important. 31% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher. Scores aren't read. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. Requires 4 years of English, 3 of math, 3 of science, and 3 of social studies. See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Not considered | ||||
| Essay | Not considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Not considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Not considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Not considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Not considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Not considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Not considered | ||||
| Work experience | Not considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Not considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program required; English proficiency test required; other tests considered
Transferring in
64% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 83% of first-year applicants
3,063 applied · 1,955 admitted · 1,073 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall, spring, and summer.
At least 24 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.5
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date February 1, apply by July 1, reply by August 1
- Spring entry: priority date November 1, apply by January 1, reply by January 10
- Summer entry: decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Not required
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Not required
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Not required
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; doesn't accept the GED.
Requires a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Math | 3 |
| Science (lab: 2) | 3 |
| Social studies | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Became test-blind, for students entering in fall 2027.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.42
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.06%
- 3.75–3.9925%
- 3.50–3.7421%
- 3.25–3.4919%
- 3.00–3.2414%
- below 3.015%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.00–3.99.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 5.9% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 24.7% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 20.8% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 19.3% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 14.1% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 13.4% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 1.5% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.2% |
| below 1.0 | 0.0% |
Source:University of Nevada-Reno Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1175 on the SAT, right around the national median for colleges that report scores.
Not considered
Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
11% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1400 or higher.
42% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
14% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
13% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
11% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 30 or higher.
34% of enrolled first-years who sent an ACT scored 18–23.
Shares of the 16% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Shares of the 61% of first-years who sent an ACT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
593 studentssubmitted ACT
2,284 studentsAt least half of students submitted a score, so the ranges are reasonably representative.
Sources:University of Nevada-Reno Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;University of Nevada-Reno Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;University of Nevada-Reno Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;University of Nevada-Reno Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)