University of Nevada-Reno

1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at University of Nevada-Reno

University of Nevada-Reno sits at #16 of 587 BSW-awarding colleges by graduating class size, with 105 social work degrees conferred in the most recent year — about 0.57% of the 18,362 awarded nationwide.

54.4% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $17,226 a year after grants and scholarships, against a national median of $17,795 across BSW colleges. 31.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

23,024
Total Students
19,117
Undergraduates
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

74%
Acceptance Rate
13,032 admitted out of 17,679 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
College Prep: Required

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
540 - 650
Math
520 - 640
14% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
19 - 26
English
18 - 26
Math
17 - 25
59% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$8,994
Out-of-State
$25,950

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$17,226
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $12,674
$30,001 - $48,000 $13,125
$48,001 - $75,000 $14,537
$75,001 - $110,000 $18,317
$110,001+ $21,646
31%
Receive Pell Grants
24%
Students Borrowing
$6,118
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

54%
Overall
52%
Full-Time
56%
Part-Time
62%
First-Time Students
61%
Transfer Students
13%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 38%
6-Year Completion 52%
8-Year Completion 54%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
44.2%
Female
55.8%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
7.1%
Some Distance
38%
No Distance
54.9%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
2.3%
Some Distance
42.9%
No Distance
54.8%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
47.9%
Black or African American
3.8%
Hispanic/Latino
23.7%
Asian
8.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.5%
Two or More Races
9.1%
Non-Resident Alien
3.2%
Unknown
2.8%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
7757841110
Address
1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89557
IPEDS ID
182290

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.