University of Nevada-Reno Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
0%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Nevada-Reno has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
51.3%(8,610)
Hispanic
24.7%(4,143)
African American
3.7%(622)
Asian
8.6%(1,449)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(101)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(70)
Two or More Races
8.9%(1,489)
Unknown
1.8%(306)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment20,945
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

University of Nevada-Reno offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Nevada-Reno has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.1%(7,991)
Women
52.9%(8,982)

Gender Statistics

Men7,991

38% of total enrollment

Women8,982

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Nevada-Reno serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.5%(1,095)
18-19
35.3%(5,991)
20-21
33.8%(5,738)
22-24
15.2%(2,573)
25+
9.3%(1,576)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(63)
22-24
20.8%(827)
25+
77.6%(3,082)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Nevada-Reno attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 77% in-state residents, 23% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
76.7%(2,498)
Out-of-State
22.9%(745)
International
0.4%(14)

Regional Representation

In-State2,498

77% of student body

Out-of-State745

23% of student body

International14

0% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age