University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

Reno, NevadaMDUNR Official website

MCAT509AverageSource for MCAT
GPA3.76AverageSource for GPA
Class size722025-2026Source for Class size
In-state tuition$39,312One year, tuition and feesSource for In-state tuition

Mission

The mission of the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is to improve the health and well-being of all Nevadans and their communities. We achieve our mission through an institutional commitment to diversity and inclusion and a commitment to excellence in education, research, and clinical care. At UNR Med, we recognize that people are our strength; and our core values include a commitment to improve and innovate; to serve with integrity, and to succeed with trust and respect.
As the school states it

Admissions office

Office of Admissions and Student AffairsSchool of MedicineReno, NV 89557 USA
(775) 784-6063
officeofadmissions@med.unr.edu

Tuition and cost

Tuition and fees
In state$39,312
Out of state$68,015
One year, as reported. A missing figure means the school did not report it, never that it costs nothing.
Cost of attendance
In state$76,988
Out of state$105,691
Tuition plus the living costs the school budgets for. This is what a loan is sized against.
What you leave with
Average graduating debt
$193,060
Students receiving aid
94%
Health insurance
In state
$4,621
Out of state
$4,621
After graduation
Monthly loan payment
$1,962
Earnings, 1 year out
$65,809
Earnings, 5 years out
$189,236

Loan payment is on federal graduate loans only. Earnings are medians for everyone who finished this program, and a year out most of them are in residency.

Who can apply

Out-of-state ApplicantsConditionsConditional, Non-Nevada residents must demonstrate legal residency in states listed under the Admissions Policies section on our website or meet other criteria listed.
Canadian ApplicantsNoNo
International ApplicantsNoNo
DACA Status ApplicantsYesYes, We welcome DACA applicants who meet our residency criteria.
Transfer applicantsNoNot accepted
Community college prerequisitesYesAccepted
AP creditYesAccepted
Online courseworkYesAccepted
Pass/fail courseworkConditionsAccepted with conditions

Lower division (100-200 level) prerequisite courses may be taken at any accredited college or university, including community or junior colleges.

Applying

How competitive is admission here?

33.1applications per seat2025-2026
2,382applications received2025-2026
10.7%from in state2025-2026
  1. MCAT scores this school will read
    Oldest accepted
    December 2015
    Latest accepted
    October 01, 2026
  2. AAMC PREview
    Policy
    We are requiring applicants to submit PREview scores
  3. Secondary application
    Required
    Yes
    Fee
    $75
    Sent to
    All applicants receive a link to the secondary application but are advised to carefully confirm they meet all application requirements before submitting since the secondary fee is non- refundable.
    Fee waiver
    Available
  4. Secondary deadline
    Due
    7 days after the secondary application link is received
  5. Letters of recommendation
    Committee letter
    Accepted
    Letter packet
    Accepted
    Individual letters
    Accepted with conditions
  6. Interview
    Invitations
    August
  7. Deposit on an offer
    Required
    No

Prerequisite coursework

  • BiochemistryLab3Required
  • Biology2 Credits must be labs and 6 must be Upper DivisionLab15Required
  • Chemistry2 Credits must be upper divisionLab8Required
  • Physical Chemistry8 Credits Organic Chemistry, 2 must be LabsLab8Required
  • Physics2 CreditsLab8Required
  • PsychologyPsychology or SociologyLab3Required

Interview

Held: in personRegional interviews: no
Video interview

Video interview is not available

How the school describes it

In-person interview format.

Invitations

August

A typical interview day

UNR Med has returned to a fully in-person interview format to take place in Reno, NV at the medical school.

If you are waitlisted

Waitlist positions
Varies from year to year.

By April 1 you will be notified you whether you are in the top third, middle-third, or lower third of the waitlist. Most WL movement happens after April 30 CYMS Commit Day.

Sources

Figures here were last reviewed on 2026-07-11.

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