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University of Nevada, Reno
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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Deadline
April 7, 2027
155 Days Left
Admissions Department
1664 N. Virginia Street Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784-4700 x8232
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Only
Not reported
Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
1664 N. Virginia Street
Reno
NV
89557
Phone
(775) 784-4700 x8232
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
April 7, 2027
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Not reported
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Not reported
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
83% of 19,136 applicants were admitted
Women
83% of 11,453 applicants were admitted
Men
83% of 7,614 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
3,726 (24%) of 15,855 admitted students enrolled
Women
2,114 (22%) of 9,505 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,612 (25%) of 6,350 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
Not Reported
3.75 - 3.99
Not Reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not Reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not Reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not Reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not Reported
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 510-640 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
12.7%
Score of 600 - 700
28.5%
Score of 500 - 600
37.1%
Score of 400 - 500
20.4%
Score of 300 - 400
1.4%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 540-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
14.2%
Score of 600 - 700
38.5%
Score of 500 - 600
38.6%
Score of 400 - 500
8.4%
Score of 300 - 400
0.3%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
18-25 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
9.7%
Score of 24 - 29
26.9%
Score of 18 - 23
42.3%
Score of 12 - 17
20.9%
Score of 6 - 11
0.2%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
6.4%
Score of 24 - 29
26.8%
Score of 18 - 23
34.2%
Score of 12 - 17
32.4%
Score of 6 - 11
0.4%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
10.5%
Score of 24 - 29
21.9%
Score of 18 - 23
38.1%
Score of 12 - 17
22.8%
Score of 6 - 11
6.7%
Score of 5 or Below
0.1%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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