by our College Data Analytics TeamHome 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.
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.
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.
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.
UNR offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
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-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 14,323 | 2,522 | 16,845 |
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.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UNR by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UNR Diversity Guide.
UNR has a total of 462 student athletes, 189 men and 273 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| 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