Reno, NV · Public · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Reno (in-state) | $9,578 | — |
| NV average | $11,422 | -16% |
| National average | $18,082 | -47% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $9,578 | $38,312 |
| Out-of-state | $27,720 | $110,880 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
University of Nevada-Reno ranks 6 by in-state tuition among the 12 NV colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 189% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to University of Nevada-Reno | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $9,748 |
| Nevada State University | $6,765 |
| College of Southern Nevada | $4,358 |
| Western Nevada College | $4,168 |
In-state tuition at University of Nevada-Reno is $9,578 per year; out-of-state students pay $27,720.
University of Nevada-Reno in-state tuition is 16% below the NV average of $11,422.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; University of Nevada-Reno is 47% below that.
$9,578 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at University of Nevada-Reno comes to about $38,312 for an in-state student and $110,880 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, University of Nevada-Reno ranks 6 out of the 12 NV colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.