University of Nevada-Reno
University of Nevada-Reno is one of the six public 4-year colleges in Nevada. The campus is located in an urban area, in Reno.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 21,657 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 3,643 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 2,951 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 81%). Every year 55% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Nevada-Reno's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,465, and fees were $1,134. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,654 and $1,134 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize City |
Number of Students21,657 |
Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate81% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 26 | 118 |
Master's degree | 5 | 27 |
Post-master's certificate | 0 | 4 |
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 11 |
Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
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Unitek College - Sacramento
108 miles away |
California State University-Chico
109 miles away |
California State University-Sacramento
110 miles away |
Curam College of Nursing
115 miles away |
University of California-Davis
125 miles away |
Feather River Community College - Fall River Mills
133 miles away |
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offers 8 nursing programs |
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offers 5 nursing programs |
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offers 12 nursing programs |
Montana State University
offers 6 nursing programs |
New Mexico State University-Main Campus
offers 7 nursing programs |
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
offers 9 nursing programs |
University of Utah
offers 9 nursing programs |
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offers 3 nursing programs |
University of Wyoming
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Utah State University
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 04/01/1938 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 03/05/2012 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Admission
88%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1070 to 1260 |
ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Considered but not required |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $60 |
Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $230/credit | |
In State Students | $230/credit | |
Out of State Students | $474/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $269/credit | |
In State Students | $269/credit | |
Out of State Students | $581/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $10,350 | $10,350 | $21,330 |
ADN | 70 | $16,100 | $16,100 | $33,180 |
BSN | 125 | $28,750 | $28,750 | $59,250 |
FNP | 50 | $13,450 | $13,450 | $29,050 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 88% of University of Nevada-Reno's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 27% | $4,360 |
Other Federal Grant | 1% | $1,761 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 68% | $3,095 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $2,315 |
Federal Student Loans | 39% | $5,389 |
Private Loans | 5% | $10,243 |
$16,230
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$10,957 |
$30,001 to $48,000$12,103 |
$48,001 to $75,000$15,016 |
$75,001 to $110,000$17,801 |
Over $110,000$18,324 |
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Student Population
18,348
Undergrads
3,309
Graduates
11,576
Women
10,081
Men
79%
Full-time
21%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
58% |
Hispanic |
19% |
Asian |
8% |
Two or more races |
6% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Nevada state board of nursing.