1874
Reno, NV

About University of Nevada – Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno was founded in 1874 as the State University of Nevada in Elko, Nevada, about 300 miles northeast of its present-day campus in Reno. The site for the university preparatory school in eastern Nevada (where no state institutions had previously been located) proved to be impractical, as nearly half of the state’s residents lived in the Reno-Carson City area. In 1885, the legislature approved the move of the University from Elko to Reno. UNR operates with a goal “to educate and graduate the best-prepared, confident leaders for the state, national, and global community; to be a nexus for research and creativity that focuses on vital issues of our time; and to serve as a catalyst for the betterment of our society.”

Today UNR offers a comprehensive selection of degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level.

The University of Nevada, Reno offers more than 200 online courses each year. This means that students can earn credits towards their degree regardless of location or situation. Several graduate-level degrees and certificates are available completely online.

Accreditation & Licensing

University of Nevada – Reno is accredited by:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Type:

4-year, Public

Highest Level Offered:

Doctor's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Not applicable

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 19,157 ; Graduate: 4,729

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: 3% ; Graduate: 32%

Graduation Rate:

62%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$60,614

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$18,922

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

65%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$7,703

Credit for Military Training:

Yes

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Geographic and Educational Overview

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University of Nevada - Reno is located in Nevada

Nevada at a Glance:

State flag of NV
Carson City
3,104,614
110,572 sq mi
2
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$8,900.00

Top Incentives in Nevada:

Top Career Pathways in Nevada:

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Online Programs offered by University of Nevada - Reno

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Business

Executive Master of Business Administration
Master of Accountancy
Master of Science in Business Analytics

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Education

Master of Science in Equity and Diversity in Education

Healthcare

Graduate Certificate in Public Health Data Management & Analysis
Graduate Certificate in Public Health Management
Graduate Certificate in Public Health Program Development
Master of Public Health / Public Health Practice

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Doctor of Nursing Practice

Psychology & Human Services

Master of Social Work
Master of Social Work / Advanced Standing