University of Nevada - Reno

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University of Nevada is a Public institution with a campus in Reno, Nevada. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Nevada Board of Nursing. The Reno, Nevada campus for University of Nevada is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 21,778. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $9,578, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $27,720 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Pre-Nursing Studies (PRE)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Post Master of Science in Nursing Certificate (Post-MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
  • Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Executive - Clinical Nurse Leadership
  • Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (PACNP)
  • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Visit the University of Nevada - Reno website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Nevada periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Nevada Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Nevada will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:21,778
Student-to-faculty ratio:16-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$9,578
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$27,720
Room and board:$14,496
Percent on financial aid:94%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:85%

Student Profile

Male 47%
Female 53%
Full-Time 71%
Part-Time 29%
Undergraduate 83%
Graduate 17%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

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Map showing the location of University of Nevada in Reno, Nevada

  • Address: 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada 89557
  • Phone Number: 775-784-1110

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Last updated: October 26, 2025

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