University of Nevada- Reno: what international applicants need

What are University of Nevada- Reno's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of Nevada- Reno has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on April 7, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of Nevada- Reno's acceptance rate?

73.7% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Nevada- Reno admitted 13,032 of its 17,679 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of Nevada- Reno require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. University of Nevada- Reno is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (April 7, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is March 6, 2027: scores on March 19, 2027, registration by February 19, 2027 (late registration February 23, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

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

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 520–640 in Math and 540–650 in Reading and Writing (14% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 19–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of Nevada- Reno's application fee for international students?

University of Nevada- Reno's application fee is $95 for international applicants, while US applicants pay nothing.

Does University of Nevada- Reno accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. University of Nevada- Reno accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does University of Nevada- Reno accept?

University of Nevada- Reno doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does University of Nevada- Reno require?

University of Nevada- Reno doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of Nevada- Reno require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of Nevada- Reno doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of Nevada- Reno have?

196 of University of Nevada- Reno's 19,117 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of Nevada- Reno cost for international students?

University of Nevada- Reno is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $27,720 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $9,578). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $14,496. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $46,356 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source