University of Nevada-Reno Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
15.1K

Full + Part time Students
1:27

Faculty to Student Ratio
7%

Transfer Student Ratio
$12.8K

Avg. Financial Aid

University of Nevada-Reno offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, including selected doctoral and professional studies, which emphasize those programs and activities which best serve the needs of the state, region and nation. By fostering creative and scholarly activity, it encourages and supports faculty research and application of that research to state and national problems. In performing its mission, UN-Reno resolves to offer high-quality degree programs in the arts, sciences and in selected professions, Provide community and public service programs through continuing education and cooperative extension, Emphasize undergraduate, graduate and professional programs which meet the needs of the citizens of Nevada.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	12,411
Part-Time Undergraduate	2,671
Application Acceptance Rate	82%
Transfer Students	1,119
Programs	176 Programs
Courses	4,145 Courses
Equivalencies	5,321 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$6,602
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,512
Books and Supplies	$1,300
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	37%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,728
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	65%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$5,064

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Transfer students are heartily welcomed into the Nevada family.
Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 2,480
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 2,002
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 81%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 1,255

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA in all coursework.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities are required. We recommend you submit your high school transcript as well.
SAT Scores:

Standardized test scores are not required.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is not required.
Interview:

An interview is not required.
Associates Degree Required:

Students who graduate from an NSHE institution with an Associates of arts, Associates of business, or Associates of science will be guaranteed admissions and meet the university's core requirements.
Apply Here:

http://www.unr.edu/transfer

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The minimum grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is D.
Credits (Min/Max):

At least 1/2 of the total number of credits required for the bachelor's degree must be earned at an accredited four-year institution. 32 upper division credits must be earned in residence at UN Reno.