University of Nevada, Reno Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores, GPA

University of Nevada, Reno is a public research university with an acceptance rate of 88%. Founded in 1874, UNR is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills 45 minutes from Lake Tahoe. The university offers 426 degree, certificate, and minor programs and 129 graduate programs within 12 academic colleges and schools. Majors in business, journalism, biology, health sciences, and engineering are popular among undergraduates. In athletics, the Nevada Wolf Pack competes in the NCAA Division IÂ  Mountain West Conference. Considering applying to University of Nevada, Reno? Here are the admissions statistics you should know, including average SAT/ACT scores and GPAs of admitted students. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, University of Nevada, Reno had an acceptance rate of 88%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 88 students were admitted, making UNRs admissions process less competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 9,531 Percent Admitted 88% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 44% SAT Scores and Requirements The University of Nevada, Reno requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 49% of admitted students submitted SAT scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile ERW 540 640 Math 530 640 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing This admissions data tells us that most of UNRs admitted students fall within the top 35% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to University of Nevada, Reno scored between 540 and 640, while 25% scored below 540 and 25% scored above 640. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 530 and 640, while 25% scored below 530 and 25% scored above 640. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1280 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at University of Nevada, Reno. Requirements The University of Nevada, Reno does not require the SAT writing section or SAT Subject tests. Note that UNR participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. ACT Scores and Requirements The University of Nevada, Reno requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 80% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile English 20 26 Math 19 26 Composite 21 26 This admissions data tells us that most of UNRs admitted students fall within the bottom 46% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to University of Nevada, Reno received a composite ACT score between 19 and 26, while 25% scored above 26 and 25% scored below 19. Requirements Note that UNR does not supersocre ACT results; your highest composite ACT score will be considered. University of Nevada, Reno does not require the optional ACT writing section. GPA In 2018, the average high school GPA for University of Nevada, Renos incoming freshman class was 3.42, and 46% of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.5 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to UNR have primarily B grades. Admissions Chances The University of Nevada, Reno, which accepts over three-quarters of applicants, has a slightly selective admissions process. If your SAT/ACT scores and GPA fall within the schools required minimums, you have a strong chance of being accepted. Students with a GPA of 3.0 or above in core courses including four units of English, 3 units of math, 3 units of social studies, and 3 units of natural science, have a strong chance of admission. Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement in core coursework can gain admission with a composite SAT score of 1120 or higher or a composite ACT score of 22 or above. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account. If You Like the University of Nevada, Reno, You May Also Like These Schools Oregon State UniversityArizona State UniversitySan Diego State UniversityBoise State UniversityStanford UniversityUniversity of UtahUniversity of San DiegoUniversity of Hawaii - ManoaUniversity of Southern CaliforniaUniversity of Oregon All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics and University of Nevada, Reno Undergraduate Admissions Office.