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University of Nevada-Reno Healthcare Programs

University of Nevada-Reno is a public institution located in Reno, NV. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Nevada-Reno Rankings

University of Nevada-Reno is featured in these rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 33 State — Nevada
Overall Quality #1 of 2 State — Nevada
Overall Quality #1 of 13 State — Nevada
Overall Quality #1 of 14 State — Nevada
College Major Best Value #2 of 2 State — Nevada
College Best Colleges For Money #7 of 29 State — Nevada
College Major Best Value #7 of 12 State — Nevada
Overall Quality #11 of 19 Region — Far Western

Where Is University of Nevada-Reno?

Location of University of Nevada-Reno

Contact details for University of Nevada-Reno are listed below.

Contact Details
Address: 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557
Phone: 7757841110
Website: www.unr.edu/
Admissions: www.unr.edu/admissions
Financial Aid: www.unr.edu/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into University of Nevada-Reno?

You can apply to University of Nevada-Reno online at: www.unr.edu/apply

University of Nevada-Reno is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Nevada-Reno

These are the things University of Nevada-Reno looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Nevada-Reno?

University of Nevada-Reno has an acceptance rate of 74%, which means it is fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 26% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

14% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 59% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Nevada-Reno, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 650. Math scores were between 520 and 640.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for University of Nevada-Reno  ( 540 to 650 )
200
800
SAT Math Scores for University of Nevada-Reno  ( 520 to 640 )
200
800
Combined SAT scores ranged from 1060 to 1290.
SAT Total Scores for University of Nevada-Reno  ( 1060 to 1290 )
400
1600
ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Nevada-Reno ranged between 19 and 26.

ACT Composite Scores for University of Nevada-Reno  ( 19 to 26 )
1
36

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at University of Nevada-Reno can differ by gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 7,075 5,227 74%
Women 9,891 7,290 74%

Can I Afford University of Nevada-Reno?

The average net price after aid at University of Nevada-Reno is $15,402. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $8,430
In-State Fees $1,148
Out-of-State Tuition $26,572
Out-of-State Fees $1,148
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $9,578
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $27,720

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 19% of students at University of Nevada-Reno receive some form of financial aid (3,388 students).

About 62% of students at University of Nevada-Reno receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,181 per student.

23% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,465.

Student Loan Debt

24% of University of Nevada-Reno undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,118 per year.

University of Nevada-Reno Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,729 students enrolled at University of Nevada-Reno. University of Nevada-Reno is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 15,723 undergraduate students at University of Nevada-Reno, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at University of Nevada-Reno

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Nevada-Reno undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of University of Nevada-Reno Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1,320
Black or African American 613
Hispanic 3,915
White 7,547
American Indian/Alaska Native 110
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 78
Two or More Races 1,540
Non-Resident 157

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Nevada-Reno are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of University of Nevada-Reno Students
State First-Time UG Students
Nevada 2,608
California 652
Oregon 22
Hawaii 20
Washington 19

Additionally, approximately 1.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Nevada-Reno Graduate Student Diversity

3,813 of University of Nevada-Reno’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Nevada-Reno, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at University of Nevada-Reno

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Nevada-Reno graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at University of Nevada-Reno
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 316
Black or African American 125
Hispanic 682
White 1,799
American Indian/Alaska Native 30
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 3
Two or More Races 217
Non-Resident 530

Online Learning at University of Nevada-Reno

University of Nevada-Reno provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

5,689 undergraduate students at University of Nevada-Reno took at least one online class — of those, 330 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 519 students took at least one online class and 1,153 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at University of Nevada-Reno

The following healthcare degree programs are offered by University of Nevada-Reno, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Public Health 266 52 2 324
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 193 22 37 265
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services 42 27 69
Medicine 69
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 22 22
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services 13 4 17
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1 1

Academic Programs at University of Nevada-Reno

University of Nevada-Reno offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Nevada-Reno has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Yes
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

References

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