Admission & test scores

University of Nevada, Reno SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1060–1290 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 23. University of Nevada, Reno admits 74% of applicants — largely open. 80% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1060–1290middle half of admits

ACT midpoint23admitted students

Acceptance rate74%largely open

First-year retention80%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile

1060

Average

1132

75th percentile

1290

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1060 and a quarter above 1290. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 15,599.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

University	Avg SAT	ACT	Acceptance	In-state tuition
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	1133	—	97%	$10,149
Murray State University Murray, Kentucky	1133	24	86%	$9,900
Brigham Young University Hawaii Laie, Hawaii	1130	24	47%	$6,630
Lynn University Boca Raton, Florida	1134	23	73%	$44,480
University of Detroit Mercy Detroit, Michigan	1134	26	75%	$32,946
University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, Maine	1130	—	97%	$11,308

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

University of Nevada, Reno admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for University of Nevada, Reno?

The middle half of admitted students scored between 1060 and 1290 on the SAT, with an average of 1132. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.

What ACT score does University of Nevada, Reno require?

The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 23.

How hard is it to get into University of Nevada, Reno?

University of Nevada, Reno admits 74% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 80% return for a second year.

Does University of Nevada, Reno require SAT or ACT scores?

This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.

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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.