| Nevada-Reno vs. San Jose State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#110 in National Universities #1 in Nevada Colleges | Rankings* | #7 in Federal Region IX Universities #42 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,578 Nevada Residents $27,720 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,410 California Residents $21,010 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,032 Nevada Residents $25,174 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,934 California Residents $20,014 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,703 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,367 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,180 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter73.71% | Acceptance Rate | Easier84.61% |
| Favorable26.45% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.65% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller23,024 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,661 |
| Smaller19,117 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger28,008 |
| Smaller3,907 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,653 |
| Smaller1,483 | Online Student Population | Larger6,027 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower61% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| Lower80% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,401) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,996) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,180) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
| 1,545 | Number of faculty | 1,987 |
| Higher$120,197 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$115,721 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.