What division is Nevada?

Nevada competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Mountain West.

What GPA do you need for Nevada?

The average GPA at Nevada is 3.4. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

Nevada has an enrollment of approximately 15,723 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Nevada?

Nevada has an acceptance rate of 74%.

How do I get recruited to play at Nevada?

To get recruited at Nevada, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Nevada's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Nevada

Reno, NVFBSMountain West

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division I FBS

Division

15,723

Enrollment

3.4

Avg GPA

74%

Acceptance

62%

Graduation

80%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.4+ GPA bar.

Nevada is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Mountain West, located in Reno, NV. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Nevada, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.4

Graduation

62%

Acceptance

74%

Student:Faculty

17:1

Retention

80%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$49,182

Coaching Staff238 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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Why this exists

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About Nevada Athletics

Nevada is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Reno, NV, competing in the Mountain West. With an enrollment of 15,723 students, Nevada offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Nevada with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Nevada is 3.4. The school maintains a 62% graduation rate.

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