Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.
University of Nevada, Reno reports a middle 50% SAT of 1070 to 1270 (enrolled, fall 2024 CDS 2024-25). We use 1170 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.
| Middle 50% SAT | 1070 to 1270 (enrolled, fall 2024 CDS 2024-25) |
| Middle 50% ACT | 19 to 26 |
| Acceptance rate | 73.7% (fall 2024 CDS 2024-25: 13,032 admitted of 17,679 applicants) |
| Testing for 2026-27 | Test-optional |
| Type | Public university |
Source: UNR official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.
Only 14% of UNR's enrolled Fall 2024 first-years submitted an SAT score; 59% submitted an ACT score instead, reflecting Nevada's ACT-leaning culture.
| School | Middle 50% SAT | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada, Reno | 1070 to 1270 | 73.7% |
| University of Nevada, Las Vegas | 1030 to 1240 | 84.6% |
Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Nevada Colleges.
Nevada's statewide Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship has a genuine test-score path: students who do not meet the 3.25 GPA threshold can still qualify with a 1070 SAT or 21 ACT, covering credit hours at any NSHE school up to a $10,000 lifetime cap.
Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship (GPA path): $80 per credit hour, up to 15 credit hours per semester; requires a 3.25 GPA (weighted or unweighted) and the required core curriculum (4 English, 4 Math including Algebra II+, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies).
Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship (test-score path): SAT 1070. Same $80/credit hour, 15-credit/semester rate; qualifies a student who does not meet the 3.25 GPA cutoff with a 1070 SAT or 21 ACT instead, plus the same core curriculum and Nevada residency requirement.
The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Nevada SAT prep page.
| College | State | Middle 50% SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Connecticut State University | Connecticut | 1100 to 1240 |
| Montana State University | Montana | 1075 to 1270 |
| Ball State University | Indiana | 1090 to 1240 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Alaska | 1050 to 1280 |
A score that is competitive at UNR lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.
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Find my teen's target scoreThere is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1070 to 1270. A score at or above 1270 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1070 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.
Yes. UNR lists its policy as: Test-optional. A score inside or above the range can still strengthen an application, and some scholarships and programs use scores separately.
73.7% (fall 2024 CDS 2024-25: 13,032 admitted of 17,679 applicants). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.
No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.
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