by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for University of Nevada-Reno, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at University of Nevada-Reno ran $9,578 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $27,720. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $1,148 in-state and $1,148 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,430 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
| Total | $9,578 | $27,720 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would University of Nevada-Reno charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how University of Nevada-Reno tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NV | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, University of Nevada-Reno is about average on cost.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the University of Nevada-Reno Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at University of Nevada-Reno has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $7,470 | $23,562 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,680 | $24,222 |
| One Year Ago | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Most Recent Year | $8,430 | $26,572 |
The following chart shows how tuition at UNR has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 7.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $29,662 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.72%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $9,934. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.97%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $28,819.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $9,934 | $28,819 |
| In 2 Years | $10,303 | $29,962 |
| In 3 Years | $10,686 | $31,150 |
| In 4 Years | $11,083 | $32,385 |
| In 5 Years | $11,495 | $33,669 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $122,316, compared with about $42,006 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at University of Nevada-Reno, go to the University of Nevada-Reno Financial Aid page.
