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University of Nevada Reno

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QS —Times —US News #229
Nevada, USA$28,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

University of Nevada Reno is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #229. Undergraduate tuition about $28,000/year; acceptance rate about 24%. Care4YA score 50.9.

Care4YA Index

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50.9/100

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Dimension Scores

Outcomes

48.2

Resources

53.4

Selectivity

44.0

Affordability

58.7

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

University of Nevada, Reno, an urban research university, is recognized for its robust STEM offerings across the College of Engineering, College of Science, and the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources. The institution excels in a wide array of technical disciplines, featuring top-tier bachelor's programs in Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering, alongside Computer Science & Engineering. Its scientific strengths are further highlighted by highly regarded programs in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Neuroscience, Physics, and Atmospheric Science. Beyond its core STEM focus, the university provides a well-rounded academic experience with bachelor's degrees in Accounting, General Business, Anthropology, Art, and Agricultural Science. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in technology, research, and industry, supported by hands-on learning and extensive research opportunities across these diverse disciplines.

U.S. News Rankings

Rank History

Best Global Universities · 2026 #821

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Graduate Program Rankings

Business (MBA)

  • Accounting#162*2026
  • Business Analytics#122*2026
  • Finance#156*2026
  • Information Systems#101*2026
  • Part-time MBA#109*2026

Education

  • Best Education Schools#84*2026

Engineering

  • Best Engineering Schools#125*2026

Fine Arts

  • Best Fine Arts Programs#122*2026

Health

  • Clinical Psychology#77*2026
  • Physician Assistant#21*2026
  • Public Health#116*2026
  • Social Work#142*2026
  • Speech-Language Pathology#104*2026

Medicine

  • Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas#262026
  • Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care#56*2026

Science

  • Biological Sciences#153*2026
  • Chemistry#125*2026
  • Earth Sciences#58*2026
  • Mathematics#153*2026
  • Physics#165*2026
  • Statistics#104*2026

Social Sciences & Humanities

  • Economics#126*2026
  • English#97*2026
  • History#120*2026
  • Political Science#107*2026
  • Psychology#180*2026

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How to Read These Rankings

Best Global Universities: Compares universities worldwide almost entirely on academic research: publication and citation impact, international collaboration, and research reputation by field — undergraduate teaching and campus experience are barely measured. It is best used to judge research strength and the platform for graduate study, and is only an indirect reference for undergraduate choices.

Graduate program rankings: Ranks schools field by field (business, engineering, law, medicine, education, and their specialties), mainly on reputation surveys of deans and professionals in each discipline, plus employment outcomes and research indicators for some fields; not every field is updated every year. It shows how a specific program is regarded within its profession — most useful once you have a clear field in mind for graduate study.

Rank data is compiled from publicly released U.S. News ranking snapshots, for school-selection reference only; all rights remain with U.S. News & World Report.

Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

May 1

Intake

September

Living Cost

$15,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

29,436

Undergraduate

24,826

Graduate

4,610

Student–faculty ratio (university)

17:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

61.8%

Retention Rate

79.7%

Avg Net Price / Year

$15,927

Median Earnings

$60,614

International Students

1.1%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

Unclassified

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.
TOEFL guideline
80
IELTS guideline
6
SAT mid-50%
1060–1290
Acceptance rate (data)
73.7%
Data source
CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

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  • Secondary Education

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Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80
  • Personal Statement
  • Recommendation Letters

Tuition (USD)

$28,000/year

Tuition (CNY)

¥198,800/year

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