University of Nevada-Reno Acceptance Rate
Reno, Nevada · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,142
- Admitted
- 8,652
- Yield
- 39.5%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Nevada-Reno's acceptance rate has risen from 83.9% in 2014–15 to 85.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,832 to 10,142 (+15%) over that period.
Its 85.3% rate makes University of Nevada-Reno more selective than about 31% of the 1,419 schools tracked here.
University of Nevada-Reno has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 39.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,832 | 7,408 | 83.9% | 3,387 |
| 2015–16 | 10,454 | 8,208 | 78.5% | 3,851 |
| 2016–17 | 9,644 | 7,986 | 82.8% | 3,353 |
| 2017–18 | 9,721 | 8,557 | 88% | 3,643 |
| 2018–19 | 9,531 | 8,402 | 88.2% | 3,691 |
| 2019–20 | 9,064 | 7,996 | 88.2% | 3,547 |
| 2020–21 | 9,644 | 8,419 | 87.3% | 3,351 |
| 2021–22 | 9,421 | 8,306 | 88.2% | 3,412 |
| 2022–23 | 9,398 | 8,047 | 85.6% | 3,296 |
| 2023–24 | 10,142 | 8,652 | 85.3% | 3,421 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 5,728 | 4,922 | 85.9% |
| Men | 4,372 | 3,693 | 84.5% |
| Another gender | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| Unknown | 31 | 28 | 90.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Nevada compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Nevada-Reno's acceptance rate?
University of Nevada-Reno's acceptance rate is 85.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,652 admitted of 10,142 applicants).
Is University of Nevada-Reno test optional?
University of Nevada-Reno is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Nevada-Reno?
University of Nevada-Reno received 10,142 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,652.
Is University of Nevada-Reno getting harder to get into?
University of Nevada-Reno has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.9% in 2014–15 to 85.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.unr.edu/.