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The University of Nevada Reno is located in Reno, Nevada, United States. The campus is located north of downtown Reno, overlooking Truckee Meadows and the downtown casinos. The university offers various programs and degrees through the following schools and colleges:
University of Nevada Reno’s sports teams are nicknamed the Wolf Pack. They compete in the NCAA's Division I and in the Western Athletic Conference.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students at University Of Nevada often study engineering and science.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 460 to 580 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 590 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, University Of Nevada tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.
The school offers classes to 16,681 students (13,551 full-time equivalent).
Students sports include formal participation in Western Athletic Conference competitions.
Tuition is fairly low at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV 89557
General Phone: (775) 784-1110
http://www.unr.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 417 | general studies, English, political science, history, Spanish language, geography, anthropology, English composition, ... |
| Business And Management | 360 | marketing, business, business management, accounting, finance, managerial economics, international business, logistics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 311 | special ed, elementary school teaching, educational administration, adult literacy instructor, school counseling, secondary teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Science | 256 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, geology, biotechnology, atmospheric sciences, call and molecular biology, ... |
| Engineering | 219 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, water resources engineering, metallurgical engineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, geological engineering, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 159 | social work, food and nutrition, family studies, housing and human environments, child development |
| Therapy And Counseling | 158 | psychology, social psychology |
| Medicine | 126 | health professions, medicine, public health |
| Media | 122 | journalism, communication studies, advertising, broadcast journalism |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 122 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 79 | criminology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 74 | computer science, computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Art Studies | 35 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 32 | conservation, forestry, wildlife management, natural resources management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 29 | speech pathology, audiology and speech pathology |
| Music | 20 | music, music performance |
| Animal Science And Care | 19 | animal science |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 9 | art history and criticism |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Law | 3 | legal professions |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agricultural economics |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | construction engineering tech |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality management |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Nevada in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,964 | 85 |
| Master's degree | 490 | 55 |
| Doctor's degree | 75 | 25 |
| First-professional degree | 53 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 1 |
In 2007, University Of Nevada had a total enrollment of 16,681 students (13,551 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 83% |
| California | 10% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
University Of Nevada offers campus housing for 1,761 of its 13,551 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Reno, Nevada for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nevada Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,683 | 4,111 | 88% | 2,278 | 55% |
| Men | 2,238 | 1,927 | 86% | 1,082 | 56% |
| Women | 2,445 | 2,184 | 89% | 1,196 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 52% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,128 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,938 |
| Room and board | $ 9,399 |
| Room charge | $ 4,570 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,899 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,993 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Nevada participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 256800)
University Of Nevada has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 301 | 124 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 99 | 77 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 176 | 149 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 38 | $135,166 | 9 | $129,609 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 34 | $97,479 | 43 | $86,099 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 10 | $85,759 | 10 | $77,581 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 7 | $56,081 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 84 | $111,993 | 69 | $87,494 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 126 | $119,194 | 26 | $104,859 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 74 | $87,915 | 53 | $83,902 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 75 | $68,897 | 71 | $65,974 |
| Instructor | academic year | 36 | $49,259 | 44 | $55,582 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 311 | $91,527 | 194 | $73,726 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Track | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 192 | 197 | 389 |
| Football | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| Track | 0 | 44 | 44 |
| Basketball | 13 | 20 | 33 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 133 | 162 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor
Agricultural Teacher Education
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Geological/Geophysical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Housing and Human Environments, Other
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Pharmacology
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Nevada Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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