- Acceptance rate: 74% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.42, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–650 reading and writing, 520–640 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–26 composite
- Average net price: $16,801 a year (2022–23)
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Type your GPA to compare it with what University of Nevada Reno reported: an average GPA of 3.42 (2025–26), an acceptance rate of 74% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–26.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Nevada Reno reviews each application.
University of Nevada Reno average GPA
University of Nevada Reno reported an average high school GPA of 3.42 for its first-year students, in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
University of Nevada Reno acceptance rate
University of Nevada Reno admitted 13,032 of 17,679 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 74%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Nevada Reno is a public 4-year university in Reno, Nevada, with 19,117 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Nevada Reno in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 580 | 640 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT English | 18 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1132 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Nevada Reno looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Nevada Reno awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,801 a year at University of Nevada Reno in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at UNR with a 3.0 GPA?
It would be on the low side there: 21.6% of University of Nevada Reno's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 74% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What SAT and ACT scores do UNR students have?
The middle 50% of University of Nevada Reno's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–650 in reading and writing and 520–640 in math; ACT composite 19–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is there a minimum GPA for UNR?
University of Nevada Reno doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.42, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What GPA do most UNR students have?
38.5% of University of Nevada Reno's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (22.9%) had 3.25–3.49, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Is UNR hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. University of Nevada Reno admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into UNR?
University of Nevada Reno's acceptance rate was 74% for fall 2024: it admitted 13,032 of 17,679 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Does UNR require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of Nevada Reno is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 14% sent SAT scores and 59% sent ACT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into UNR?
A lot: University of Nevada Reno requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers test scores and other tests if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at UNR after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,801 a year at University of Nevada Reno in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does UNR give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Nevada Reno awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check UNR's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Nevada-RenoU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- University of Nevada Reno Common Data Set 2025–26University of Nevada Reno: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).