University of Nevada-Reno
- Public
- Research university
University of Nevada-Reno: international tuition 9,383 USD per year, one-year total cost 51,478 USD, acceptance rate 73.7%. This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95.
Getting in. The school admits 73.7% of applicants (13,032 of 17,679). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 540–650, Math 520–640, ACT 19–26. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 61+ or Duolingo 95+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 51,478 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2024-2025, 103 international students got financial aid, 11,078 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Nevada-Reno?
International tuition is 9,383 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 51,478 USD.
Does University of Nevada-Reno offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 1 scholarship open to international students. UNR offers scholarships to international students (e.g., the OISS Scholarship of $300–$5,000 per year for F-1 students), but first-year merit awards are unclear. Need-based aid via a separate form is described only for students who have completed one year.
What English scores does University of Nevada-Reno require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 61, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Reno?
The acceptance rate is 73.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- University of Nevada, Reno2022Campus tour
- Time With Big Berto2024Applying
- University of Nevada, Reno2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
International students pay base tuition plus a separate non-resident tuition charge, based on 30 credits in the 2026-27 academic year.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
OISS ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page300 – 5,000 USD/year≈ ₫7.82M – ₫130M
Open to new or continuing F-1/J-1 students, so a Vietnamese F-1 student meets the visa-status criterion.
Deadline: GUS application: preference by February 1; available until May 31
College and department scholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page
The OISS page lists this for freshmen but does not state explicitly that international students are eligible.
Deadline: Due February 15 of the year the school year begins
Institutional Methodology need-based scholarships and grantsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
International students are considered for need-based aid via this form, but it is for students who completed one year, so first-year eligibility is unclear.
Deadline: Priority deadline February 1 annually
Institutional Methodology need-based scholarships and grants (non-FAFSA)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
International students are considered for need-based aid via this form, but it is described for students who completed one year of study, so freshman eligibility is unclear.
Deadline: Priority deadline February 1 annually
National Merit ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not address international eligibility.
- Renewable in later years
Pack Exchange Program (PEP)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page
The Pack Exchange Program is offered specifically to international students, with a condition on the U.S. state of high school, so it does not exclude them; the 'No' conclusion is wrong.
Presidential ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not say whether international students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Forms international students file for aid
- Institution's own aid form
U.S. student figures2024–25Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiAn official high school transcript must be sent through one of the school's accepted methods (mail, password-protected email, fax).Required
- English proficiencyiYou must verify the English requirement through one of the listed options unless you qualify for an exemption.Required
- EssaysNot required
- SATACTNot required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Early Action deadline (Fall 2027) (EA)Applicationin31days
- Fall 2027 housing application opensOther+31 days
- Spring 2027 final application deadlineApplication+61 days
- Scholarship and financial aid priority deadline (Fall 2027)Scholarship+123 days
- Final application deadline for Fall 2027Application+174 days
- Deadline to pay deposit and keep scholarship offers (Fall 2027)Deposit+243 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- Class rankNot considered
- SATACTNot considered
- Application essayNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- InterviewNot considered
- Extracurricular activitiesNot considered
- Talent / abilityNot considered
- Character / personal qualitiesNot considered
- First generationNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Volunteer workNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data