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Campus & Student Life at University of Nevada - Reno

Home to about 16,845 undergraduates in 2020, UNR is a very large, public university located in Reno, Nevada. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, UNR offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UNR can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UNR Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UNR Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at UNR. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UNR Disability Services.

UNR for the Military

While not a "service academy", UNR does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UNR Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UNR for Veterans Guide.

UNR offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UNR does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Nevada - Reno

UNR offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Nevada - Reno

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Nevada - Reno

UNR has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 16,845 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 14,323 (85.0%). Part-time attendance was 2,522 (15.0%).

Full-timePart-timeTotal
14,3232,52216,845

University of Nevada - Reno is Ranked #349 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UNR receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UNR #349 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

Overall Diversity at University of Nevada - Reno

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UNR by looking closer at the ethnic,  genderage, and geographic diversity metrics from the UNR Diversity Guide.

University of Nevada - Reno Competes in the NCAA

UNR has a total of 462 student athletes, 189 men and 273 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

Total Revenue (all teams)$19,519,295
Total Expenses (all teams)$19,519,295
Net$0

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Nevada - Reno Athletics

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