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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.
Reno, Nevada is home to University Of Nevada. Reno is a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at University Of Nevada go up to the Doctoral degree.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 590.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Nevada is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 16,336 enrolled students (as of 2005).
University Of Nevada values student athletics, and belongs to the Western Athletic Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NV 89557
General Phone: (775) 784-1110
Admissions Phone: (775) 784-4700
Financial Aid Phone: (775) 784-4666
http://www.unr.edu
University Of Nevada awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 489 | adult literacy instructor, elementary school teaching, school counseling, educational administration, special ed, social studies teaching, math teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 393 | general studies, English, political science, Spanish language, international relations, anthropology, history, English composition, ... |
| Business And Management | 315 | business, marketing, business management, accounting, managerial economics, finance, logistics, human resources, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 210 | psychology, social psychology |
| Engineering | 200 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, metallurgical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, water resources engineering, geological engineering, ... |
| Science | 183 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, geology, biotechnology, atmospheric sciences, call and molecular biology, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 138 | social work, family studies, food and nutrition, housing and human environments, child development, public administration |
| Media | 123 | journalism, communication studies, advertising, broadcast journalism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 121 | computer science, computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Medicine | 101 | medicine, health professions, public health, medical preparatory, pre-veterinary |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 97 | registered nursing, nursing administration |
| Medical Support And Technology | 56 | speech pathology, audiology and speech pathology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 48 | criminology |
| Art Studies | 32 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 29 | conservation, forestry, natural resources management |
| Animal Science And Care | 28 | animal science |
| Music | 21 | music, music performance |
| Mathematics | 18 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Law | 6 | legal professions |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 4 | art history and criticism |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | construction engineering tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agricultural economics |
| Hospitality | 2 | hospitality management |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Nevada in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,816 | 89 |
| Master's degree | 667 | 56 |
| Doctor's degree | 89 | 32 |
| First-professional degree | 53 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 8 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Nevada had a total enrollment of 16,336 students (13,408 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 97% |
| Part-Time | 3% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 23% |
| First Professional | 1% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 82% |
| California | 9% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
University Of Nevada offers campus housing for 1,672 of its 13,408 (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 | 4,793 | 4,138 | 86% | 2,432 | 59% |
| Men | 2,230 | 1,878 | 84% | 1,100 | 59% |
| Women | 2,563 | 2,260 | 88% | 1,332 | 59% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| 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 | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 54% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (775) 784-4700
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,260 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,727 |
| Room and board | $ 8,575 |
| Room charge | $ 4,190 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,595 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,815 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Nevada participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 256800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (775) 784-4666
University Of Nevada has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 316 | 108 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 96 | 75 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 142 | 124 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 47 | $118,610 | 8 | $112,013 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 31 | $84,968 | 33 | $83,196 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 18 | $64,790 | 24 | $60,812 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $46,540 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 98 | $96,705 | 69 | $76,627 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 120 | $104,186 | 30 | $91,710 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 92 | $76,677 | 50 | $73,860 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 69 | $60,288 | 72 | $54,299 |
| Instructor | academic year | 18 | $39,394 | 21 | $44,136 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 299 | $81,691 | 173 | $65,206 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Western Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Western Athletic Conference |
| Track | Western Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 154 | 169 | 323 |
| Football | 84 | 0 | 84 |
| Track | 0 | 55 | 55 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Basketball | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 100 | 129 |
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
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
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
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
Public Administration
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
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
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Medicine (MD)
Pre-Veterinary Studies
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% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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