University of Nevada-Reno awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $5,000-$15,500/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 18 ACT. Against tuition of $26,572, students receiving the largest award pay about $11,072 a year before other aid.
Tuition and fees only — housing (about $14,442), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.
10 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.
These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.
Published awards range $5,000-$15,500/yr. University of Nevada-Reno lists 13 merit scholarships in total.
The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 18 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.
Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $5,000-$15,500/yr.
Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 58% of tuition.
10 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.
💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of Nevada-Reno's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.