The University of Nevada-Reno prices its education accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $12,674 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $14,537, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,646.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,786 |
| Tuition and Fees | $27,720 |
| Room and Board | $14,496 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,859 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $15,927 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,674 |
| $30–48k | $13,125 |
| $48–75k | $14,537 |
| $75–110k | $18,317 |
| $110k+ | $21,646 |
The University of Nevada-Reno prices its education accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $12,674 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $14,537, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,646. Azimuth ranks University of Nevada-Reno #355 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a public institution, University of Nevada-Reno benefits from state-subsidized tuition that keeps the sticker price meaningfully below what comparable private institutions charge, and the gap between published cost and what most families actually pay reflects a broad financial aid reach. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Need-based aid covers a meaningful share of costs for lower- and middle-income students, and the university participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs. The net price illusion is worth keeping in mind: the published cost of attendance of $25,786 overstates what most families pay, particularly those who qualify for Pell Grants or institutional scholarships. Families weighing long-term affordability should explore the , which models monthly payment and scenario-specific projections by major and debt level. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,922, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $26,150; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $67,498, median federal debt of $18,922 projects to a monthly payment of about $214 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's .
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Graduates of University of Nevada–Reno earn a median of $67,498 four years after enrollment, placing the institution in the 71.4th percentile for median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $5,017 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Nevada–Reno in the 76.1st percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Nevada–Reno #439 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 70.4th percentile overall.
The earnings pattern reflects Business's dominant role in the program mix. Business represents 16% of graduates, while Engineering accounts for 9%. The Public Health program graduates 353 students annually, anchoring the institution's economic signature. Azimuth ranks Psychology, General #153 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions per the program-ranking methodology, with graduates earning a median of $51,553 four years after graduation — 1.0× the national CIP-4 benchmark for the field.
