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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
- Website: www.unr.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 16,681
- College Mascot: Wolf Pack

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.unr.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $45.00
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,238 | 2,445 | 4,683 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,927 (86%) | 2,184 (89%) | 4,111 (88%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,082 (56%) | 1,196 (55%) | 2,278 (55%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,703 | 75% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,185 | 52% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 460 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 550 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 93%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 22% | 12% | 74% | 68% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,813 | $3,493 | $1,586 | $1,923 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.2% | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Number in Default | 74 | 45 | 49 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,248 | 1,887 | 1,548 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,128 | $3,576 | $3,260 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $14,938 | $13,487 | $12,727 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,399 | $9,035 | $8,575 |
| Other Expenses | $4,993 | $5,287 | $4,815 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,979 | $8,640 | $8,600 |
| Other Expenses | $6,213 | $6,482 | $6,006 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,642 | $6,482 | $5,466 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,820 | $19,098 | $17,850 |
| Out of State | $30,630 | $29,009 | $27,317 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,620 | $19,898 | $19,066 |
| Out of State | $31,430 | $29,809 | $28,533 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,070 | $10,674 | $9,926 |
| Out of State | $21,880 | $20,585 | $19,393 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $15,077 | $34,933 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 16,681 Undergraduate: 13,205 Graduate: 3,253 Professional: 223
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 7,637 Female: 9,044
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,182 Female: 7,023
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,342 Female: 1,911
- Professional Gender Male: 113 Female: 110
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 11,590 Part-Time: 5,091
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 10,342 Part-Time: 2,863
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,025 Part-Time: 2,228
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 223 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 690 | 4% |
| American Indian | 169 | 1% |
| Black | 405 | 2% |
| Asian | 1,141 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1,207 | 7% |
| White | 11,314 | 68% |
| Unknown | 1,755 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 492 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,058 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,812 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,455 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,186 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 895 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 562 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 688 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 467 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 66 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,150 | 2,836 | 314 |
| Faculty Status | 1,793 | 1,620 | 173 |
| Tenured Faculty | 502 | 457 | 45 |
| Graduate Assistants | 940 | - | 940 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,047 | 926 | 121 |
| Primarily Instruction | 99 | 89 | 10 |
| Primarily Research | 84 | 69 | 15 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 239 | 230 | 9 |
| Other Professionals | 507 | 464 | 43 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,357 | 1,216 | 141 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 560 | 490 | 70 |
| Skilled Crafts | 93 | 93 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 208 | 206 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,688 (505) | $91,527 (311) | $73,726 (194) |
| Professor | $116,742 (152) | $119,194 (126) | $104,859 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $86,240 (127) | $87,915 (74) | $83,902 (53) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,476 (146) | $68,897 (75) | $65,974 (71) |
| Instructor | $52,737 (80) | $49,259 (36) | $55,582 (44) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $100,945 (153) | $111,993 (84) | $87,494 (69) |
| Professor | $134,102 (47) | $135,166 (38) | $129,609 (9) |
| Associate Professor | $91,123 (77) | $97,479 (34) | $86,099 (43) |
| Assistant Professor | $81,670 (20) | $85,759 (10) | $77,581 (10) |
| Instructor | $54,650 (9) | $49,643 (2) | $56,081 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $84,201 (658) | $91,549 (395) | $73,165 (263) |
| Professor | $115,084 (199) | $117,201 (164) | $105,164 (35) |
| Associate Professor | $81,831 (204) | $85,347 (108) | $77,875 (96) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,397 (166) | $69,047 (85) | $65,666 (81) |
| Instructor | $51,926 (89) | $48,804 (38) | $54,251 (51) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | ||||
| Total Aid | $4,442,530 | $2,361,015 | $2,081,515 | $56,720 |
| Ratio (%) | 99% | 52% | 46% | 1% |
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 447 | 190 | 243 | 14 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 13 | 16 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 108 | - | 108 | - |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - | - |
| Golf | 22 | 12 | 10 | - |
| Rifle | 14 | - | - | 14 |
| Skiing | 26 | 12 | 14 | - |
| Soccer | 21 | - | 21 | - |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 31 | - | 31 | - |
| Tennis | 19 | 10 | 9 | - |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $184,302 | $66,311 | $10,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $76,557 | $40,517 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 52 | 23 | 28 | 1 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | - | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Rifle | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Skiing | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Tennis | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 41%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 46% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 39% |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 41% |
| White | 47% |
| Unknown | 44% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 14% |
| 5 Years | 38% |
| 6 Years | 46% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 4 |
| Drug Related | 27 | 19 |
| Liquor Related | 77 | 77 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 21 | 11 |
| Liquor Related | 50 | 40 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 2 |
| Burglary | 16 | 9 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 7 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
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