Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
Total undergraduates: |
17,770 |
Full-time undergraduates: |
14,950 |
Part-time undergraduates: |
2,820 |
Total graduate students: |
3,128 |
Full-time graduate students: |
1,300 |
Part-time graduate students: |
1,828 |
Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
West |
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
28% |
First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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0.7% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
9.0% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
4.5% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
19.2% | Hispanic/Latino |
0.9% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | 57.0% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
6.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | 0.8% | Nonresident Alien |
1.9% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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0.7% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
7.2% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
3.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
18.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
0.6% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | 60.5% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
6.2% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
1.1% | Nonresident Alien |
1.1% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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Campus size: |
255 acres |
City or town school is located in: |
Reno, NV |
Population of city/town: |
233,294 |
Online campus map: |
www.unr.edu/around-campus |
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Institution offers housing: |
yes |
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (96%)
- women's dorms
- men's dorms
- sorority housing
- fraternity housing
- single-student apartments (1%)
- married-student apartments (2%)
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
- cooperative housing
- other housing including Theme and wellness housing; Living Learning communities.
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Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
77% |
Percent of students who live in school housing: |
22% |
Percent of students who live off campus: |
78% |
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
37% |
Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
600 |
Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
School has a library on campus: |
yes |
Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Basque studies, map, medical, and physical sciences/engineering libraries. |
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Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Museum of minerals/geology, planetarium. |
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Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, day care, health insurance |
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Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, personal, academic, psychological |
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Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, workshops and fairs, career counseling, professional and graduate school planning. |
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Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services, disability resource center. |
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Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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Number of social fraternities on campus: |
8 |
Number of social sororities on campus: |
7 |
Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station |
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School newspaper(s): |
Nevada Sagebrush |
Number of honor societies: |
11 |
Total number of registered organizations: |
240 |
Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Campus Crusade for Christ, Champions for Christ, Hillel, Latter-day Saints Student Association, Our Lady of Wisdom Newman Center; Chi Alpha Christian and InterVarsity Christian Fellowships |
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Minority student organizations: |
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MEChA; Asian American, Black Student, and Native American Organizations |
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International student organizations: |
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International club, Japanese Student Action Network, Filipino Undergraduate Student Organization |
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Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Marching band, music ensembles, Team Managers, student organizations |
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School has an athletic program: |
yes |
Athletic director: |
Ron Knuth, Athletic Director |
Director of women's athletics: |
Cindy Fox, Executive Associate Athletic Director |
School colors: |
navy blue and silver |
School mascot: |
Wolf Pack |
Athletic conference memberships: |
Western Athletic Conference (Football I-A) |
Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Men's riflery | yes | |
Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's golf | yes | |
Women's riflery | yes | |
Women's soccer | yes | |
Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's swimming | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. I |
Women's volleyball | yes | |
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Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
3% |
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
30% |
Athletic facilities: |
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park, recreation center |
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Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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arena football, badminton, basketball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, mountain biking, rock climbing, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo, Wiffle ball |
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Club sports for men: |
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bowling, boxing, cycling, hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, water polo, wrestling |
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Club sports for women: |
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boxing, cycling, equestrian sports, racquetball, rugby, water polo |
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Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
Nearest international airport: |
Reno, NV (6 miles) |
Nearest passenger train service: |
Reno, NV (1 mile) |
Nearest passenger bus service: |
Reno, NV (2 miles) |
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Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
20% |
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
15% immediately, 28% within one year of graduation |
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Arizona State University West, California State University--Long Beach, Colorado State University, University of California--Davis, University of Nevada--Las Vegas, University of Nevada--Reno, Northern Arizona University, University of Colorado--Boulder, University of Denver, University of Florida, Washington State University. |
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Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
87% within six months of graduation, 94% within one year of graduation, 99% within two years of graduation |
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Barrick Goldstrike Mine, Bureau of Land Management, CameTech International, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Daimler Chrysler, GE Energy, Hartford Financial, International Game Technology (IGT), Intuit, Microsoft, NASA Jet Propulsion Lab, Newmont Mining, Peace Corps, Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Sierra Pacific Power, Southwest Gas Corporation, State of Nevada, US Department of Defense, Washoe County School District. |
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