UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA - RENO
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- Reno, NV 89557
- OPEID College Code: 00256800
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- General Phone: (775) 784-1110
- President: Milton Glick
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 16,875
- College Mascot: Wolf Pack
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- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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Other Campus Locations
- College of Southern Nevada (CSN)
Las Vegas, NV 89146
342 Miles Away - Great Basin College (GBC)
Elko, NV 89801
232 Miles Away
- Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)
Reno, NV 89512
3 Miles Away - Western Nevada College (WNC)
Carson City, NV 89703
24 Miles Away
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.ss.unr.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,691 | 2,354 | 5,045 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,441 (91%) | 2,016 (86%) | 4,457 (88%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,003 (41%) | 1,169 (58%) | 2,172 (49%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,647 | 76% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,176 | 54% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 465 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 470 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 26 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 91%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 28% | 13% | 73% | 71% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,372 | $3,931 | $2,293 | $1,479 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3.2% |
| Number in Default | 65 | 63 | 74 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,387 | 1,711 | 2,248 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $5,045 | $4,563 | $4,008 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,045 | $4,563 | $4,008 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,385 | $15,658 | $14,818 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,145 | $9,659 | $9,399 |
| Other Expenses | $3,855 | $4,178 | $4,993 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,995 | $9,419 | $8,979 |
| Other Expenses | $6,005 | $5,918 | $6,213 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,750 | $5,918 | $5,642 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $20,345 | $19,700 | $19,700 |
| In-State | $20,345 | $19,700 | $19,700 |
| Out of State | $32,685 | $30,795 | $30,510 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $22,345 | $21,200 | $20,500 |
| In-State | $22,345 | $21,200 | $20,500 |
| Out of State | $34,685 | $32,295 | $31,310 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $11,095 | $10,750 | $10,950 |
| In-State | $11,095 | $10,750 | $10,950 |
| Out of State | $23,435 | $21,845 | $21,760 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 16,875 Undergraduate: 13,340 Graduate: 3,535
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,789 Female: 9,086
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,223 Female: 7,117
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,566 Female: 1,969
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,110 Part-Time: 4,765
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,663 Part-Time: 2,677
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,447 Part-Time: 2,088
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 658 | 4% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 229 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 422 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,942 | 23% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,824 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,581 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,377 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 962 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 571 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 667 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 430 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 86 | 0.5% |
| Age Unknown | 13 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,954 | 2,669 | 285 |
| Faculty Status | 1,691 | 1,525 | 166 |
| Tenured Faculty | 490 | 464 | 26 |
| Graduate Assistants | 910 | - | 910 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 982 | 873 | 109 |
| Primarily Instruction | 120 | 104 | 16 |
| Primarily Research | 88 | 67 | 21 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 102 | 98 | 4 |
| Other Professionals | 607 | 554 | 53 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,263 | 1,144 | 119 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 498 | 439 | 59 |
| Skilled Crafts | 88 | 88 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 303 | 272 | 31 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,429 (500) | $98,177 (307) | $78,105 (193) |
| Professor | $121,461 (157) | $123,674 (128) | $111,691 (29) |
| Associate Professor | $90,506 (140) | $93,047 (88) | $86,205 (52) |
| Assistant Professor | $71,863 (127) | $72,869 (63) | $70,873 (64) |
| Instructor | $57,208 (76) | $54,687 (28) | $58,679 (48) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $105,018 (145) | $115,442 (78) | $92,883 (67) |
| Professor | $142,391 (42) | $145,042 (32) | $133,909 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $103,474 (56) | $106,828 (28) | $100,120 (28) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,861 (41) | $78,813 (15) | $72,582 (26) |
| Instructor | $63,890 (6) | $63,264 (3) | $64,516 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,417 (645) | $97,423 (385) | $77,561 (260) |
| Professor | $120,415 (199) | $122,674 (160) | $111,146 (39) |
| Associate Professor | $88,836 (196) | $91,686 (116) | $84,704 (80) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,273 (168) | $71,256 (78) | $67,555 (90) |
| Instructor | $56,847 (82) | $54,404 (31) | $58,332 (51) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | ||||
| Total Aid | $4,606,220 | $2,544,260 | $2,061,960 | $58,987 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 44% | 1% |
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 471 | 214 | 242 | 15 |
| Baseball | 42 | 42 | - | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 | - |
| All Track Combined | 102 | - | 102 | - |
| Football | 117 | 117 | - | - |
| Golf | 22 | 12 | 10 | - |
| Rifle | 15 | - | - | 15 |
| Skiing | 29 | 18 | 11 | - |
| Soccer | 29 | - | 29 | - |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 34 | - | 34 | - |
| Tennis | 18 | 10 | 8 | - |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $146,568 | $66,939 | $10,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $75,597 | $38,297 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 59 | 27 | 31 | 1 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 4 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 | - |
| All Track Combined | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Rifle | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Skiing | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Tennis | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 46% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 50% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 42% |
| White | 48% |
| Unknown | 39% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 12% |
| 5 Years | 37% |
| 6 Years | 46% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 9 | 17 |
| Liquor Related | 44 | 73 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 4 |
| Drug Related | 23 | 32 |
| Liquor Related | 219 | 141 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 2 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 1 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 21 | 16 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 3 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009