What SAT score do you need for University of Nevada-Reno? (Middle 50%: 1060–1280)
First-year students at University of Nevada-Reno who sent an SAT scored 1060–1280, with a median of 1170 (Common Data Set 2025–26). University of Nevada-Reno admits 74% of applicants.
Where your score lands at University of Nevada-Reno
First-year students who sent an SAT: 1060–1280, median 1170
Middle 50% of admitted students Median
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University of Nevada-Reno by the numbers
- Admit rate
- 74%
- Middle 50% SAT
- 1060–1280
- Median SAT
- 1170
- About on the ACT
- 20–27
- Sent an SAT
- 16%
Test policy not confirmed for 2026–27 · SAT range from the Common Data Set, 2025–26; admit rate from it or IPEDS
University of Nevada-Reno admit rate over 10 years
Applications rose 69%, from 10,454 in 2015 to 17,679 in 2024, and University of Nevada-Reno's admit rate went from 79% to 74%.
- 79%
- 74%
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| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,679 | 13,032 | 74% |
| 2023 | 10,142 | 8,652 | 85% |
| 2022 | 9,398 | 8,047 | 86% |
| 2021 | 9,421 | 8,306 | 88% |
| 2020 | 9,644 | 8,419 | 87% |
| 2019 | 9,064 | 7,996 | 88% |
| 2018 | 9,531 | 8,402 | 88% |
| 2017 | 9,721 | 8,557 | 88% |
| 2016 | 9,644 | 7,986 | 83% |
| 2015 | 10,454 | 8,208 | 79% |
In fall 2024, 3,447 of the 13,032 admitted students enrolled. Applicants and admits from IPEDS, the federal college survey, by fall of entry.
What each SAT score means at University of Nevada-Reno
Which tier your score puts them in, and whether it's worth sending.
- Under 1010Far reachHold
- 1010–1050ReachHold
- 1060–1160TargetHold
- 1170–1270TargetSend
- 1280 and upLikelySend
Tiers here use only your SAT and their admit rate. Essays, activities and recommendations still decide most admissions at selective colleges. *Send it? assumes they're test optional; we haven't confirmed their policy.
University of Nevada-Reno SAT sections, ACT and GPA
Scores of enrolled first-year students who sent one, by percentile.
| Test | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 510 | 580 | 640 |
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 600 | 660 |
| SAT total | 1060 | 1170 | 1280 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 22 | 25 |
Of enrolled first-year students, 16% sent an SAT and 61% sent an ACT. Common Data Set 2025–26.
- Average high school GPA
- 3.42
- 100% of new students reported one
University of Nevada-Reno cost and outcomes
What students pay after grants, how many finish, and what they earn.
- Average net price
- $15,927
- per year, after grants
- Graduate in 6 years
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $60,614
- 10 years after starting
- Undergraduates
- 24,826
College Scorecard, 2022–23, from the US Department of Education. Net price averages federal-aid students across family incomes.
Colleges like University of Nevada-Reno
Similar SAT ranges and admit rates.
- Saint Mary's CollegeNotre Dame, IN · 76% admitted1078–1240, median 1170
- Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK · 75% admitted1060–1250, median 1160
- Catawba CollegeSalisbury, NC · 75% admitted1100–1250, median 1180
- Tennessee Technological UniversityCookeville, TN · 76% admitted1040–1270, median 1160
- Earlham CollegeRichmond, IN · 73% admitted1125–1285, median 1190
- West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA · 78% admitted1110–1260, median 1170
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Sources
- University of Nevada-Reno Common Data Set 2025–26
SAT and ACT ranges, early decision, waitlist, GPA and class rank, as the college reported them.
- College Navigator (IPEDS)
Applications, admissions and enrollment by year, from the federal college survey.
- College Scorecard
Net price, graduation rate and earnings, from the US Department of Education.
- University of Nevada-Reno website
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