First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | April 7, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: unr.edu · checked September 26, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 265 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 193 |
| Psychology | 188 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 171 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 171 |
| Business/Commerce | 152 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 145 |
| Computer Science | 136 |
Show the other 74 majors
| Finance | 135 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 119 |
| Social Work | 105 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 89 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 81 |
| Journalism | 77 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 74 |
| Neuroscience | 65 |
| Business Administration and Management | 65 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 65 |
| General Studies | 62 |
| Political Science and Government | 59 |
| English Language and Literature | 55 |
| Civil Engineering | 52 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 51 |
| Biochemistry | 47 |
| History | 46 |
| Accounting | 42 |
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 42 |
| Environmental Science | 41 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 39 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 39 |
| Economics | 39 |
| Art/Art Studies | 38 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 38 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 31 |
| Chemistry | 31 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 30 |
| Pre-Veterinary Studies | 29 |
| Mathematics | 25 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 25 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| Chemical Engineering | 20 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 19 |
| Forest Management/Forest Resources Management | 18 |
| Physics | 17 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 17 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 16 |
| Anthropology | 16 |
| Philosophy | 15 |
| Biotechnology | 14 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | 13 |
| Agriculture | 13 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 12 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 11 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 10 |
| Geography | 10 |
| Materials Engineering | 9 |
| History Teacher Education | 9 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 9 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 8 |
| Music Teacher Education | 8 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | 7 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 7 |
| Music | 7 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 7 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | 6 |
| French Language and Literature | 6 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 5 |
| Theatre and Dance | 5 |
| Music Performance | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | 3 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Range Science and Management | 3 |
| Agricultural Teacher Education | 2 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 2 |
| Health and Wellness | 1 |
| Dance | 1 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 1 |
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Health Teacher Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mountain West Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Skiing, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mountain West Conference
Basketball, Golf, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Reno, NV
575,110 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Reno/Tahoe International (RNO)
Nearest hub airport
Sacramento International (SMF)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 17.2 of 20
Elevation
4,580 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
27°F
July high
93°F
Annual snowfall
33.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
60 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,350 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- William Jessup University94 mi
- California State University-Chico109 mi
- California State University-Sacramento110 mi
- University of California-Davis125 mi
- Humphreys University-Stockton and Modesto Campuses133 mi
- University of the Pacific135 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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