Tuition and Fees for Medical Education

Our commitment to affordability

At the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med), we are committed to providing an exceptional medical education while maintaining affordability. However, we recognize that medical school is still a significant financial investment for students and their families.

In addition to tuition, students should plan for additional expenses such as housing, supplies and living costs. To help students understand the full financial picture, we offer a comprehensive breakdown of the cost of attendance, ensuring transparency and helping students manage their financial commitment throughout medical school.

UNR Med in conjunction with the University, offers financial aid to support students in need, with guidance provided by Leonard Walker, Assistant Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships.

In-state tuition by year (Academic Year 2025-26)


In-state residents	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Enrollment Costs
Tuition	$33,449	$33,449	$33,449	$33,449
Health Insurance Fees	$4,621	$4,621	$4,621	$4,621
Life & Disability Insurance	$83.00	$83.00	$83.00	$83.00
Medical School Fees	$5,863	$6,238	$6,090	$4,808
Total Enrollment Costs	$44,016	$44,391	$44,243	$42,961
Student Living Costs
Personal Expenses	$4,292	$4,384	$4,652	$4,616
Housing	$15,206	$14,406	$19,208	$13,606
Food	$8,242	$8,242	$8,990	$8,242
Supplies	$1,516	$1,516	$1,516	$1,516
Licensing Exam Fees	N/A	$680	N/A	$680
Transportation**	$3,266	$2,940	$6,392	$5,098
Total Living Costs	$32,522	$32,168	$40,758	$33,758
Miscellaneous Costs
Student Loan Origination Fees	$450	$450	$450	$450
Grand Total	$76,988	$77,009	$85,451	$77,169

Out-of-state tuition by year (Academic Year 2025-26)


Out-of-state residents	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Enrollment Costs
Tuition	$62,152	$62,152	$62,152	$62,152
Health Insurance Fees	$4,621	$4,621	$4,621	$4,621
Life & Disability Insurance	$83.00	$83.00	$83.00	$83.00
Medical School Fees	$5,863	$6,238	$6,090	$4,808
Total Enrollment Costs	$72,719	$73,094	$72,946	$71,664
Student Living Costs
Personal Expenses	$4,292	$4,384	$4,652	$4,616
Housing	$15,206	$14,406	$19,208	$13,606
Food	$8,242	$8,242	$8,990	$8,242
Supplies	$1,516	$1,516	$1,516	$1,516
Licensing Exam Fees	N/A	$680	N/A	$680
Transportation**	$3,266	$2,940	$6,392	$5,098
Total Living Costs	$32,522	$32,168	$40,758	$33,758
Miscellaneous Costs
Student Loan Origination Fees	$450	$450	$450	$450
Grand Total	$105,691	$105,712	$114,154	$105,872

**The transportation costs vary in Year 3 due to potential away rotations. During Year 4, students will likely incur travel expenses related to residency applications.

This is an estimate of costs and can change at any time. Costs are based on budgets for students living off campus. Individual living situations may affect your individual budget.

Fee descriptions

Fee	Amount	Years	Summary
Student Support Services	$548	1,2,3,4	This fee is used for direct student support services, including the Academic Learning Center and all academic support programs.
Simulation Fee	$1,900 $1,400 $2,200 $100	1,2,3,4	This is an annual fee to pay for supplies and staff for the simulation labs used by students in all four years of our curriculum.
NBME Subject Prep & Exam Fee Year 1	$344	1	Includes prep and testing for first year, as requested by UNR Med students to better prepare students for national licensing exams. These fees include NBME exams, other exams, assessment tools for progress and performance and subscription fees.
NBME Subject Prep & Exam Fee Year 2	$558	2	Includes prep and testing for second-year, as requested by UNR Med students to better prepare students for national licensing exams. These fees include NBME exams, other exams, assessment tools for progress and performance and subscription fees.
NBME Subject Prep & Exam Fee Year 3	$532	3	Includes prep and testing for third-year, as requested by UNR Med students to better prepare students for national licensing exams. These fees include NBME exams, other exams, assessment tools for progress and performance and subscription fees.
NBME Subject Prep & Exam Fee Year 4	$0	4	Includes prep and testing for fourth-year, as requested by UNR Med students to better prepare students for national licensing exams. These fees include NBME exams, other exams, assessment tools for progress and performance and subscription fees.
Student Health Fee	$240	1,2,3,4	This fee is used to support student health services.
Anatomy Lab Fee - Fall	$250	1	One-time fee for Year 1 students only to cover medical school curriculum lab expenses.
Multidisciplinary Lab Fee - Fall	$150	2	One-time fee for Year 2 students only to cover medical school curriculum lab expenses.
Health Insurance*	$4,621	1,2,3,4	Mandatory unless the student receives an approved waiver. *Proposed rate from Annual Meeting 02/02/22
Life & Disability Insurance	$83	1,2,3,4	All students automatically enrolled, with no waiving out.
E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center	$165	1,2,3,4	Gym fee as voted on by UNR Med students.
Counseling Services Fee	$190	1,2,3,4	Paid to the University of Nevada, Reno to support the Counseling Center.
Wellness Fee	$25	1,2,3,4	Supports wellness programming.
UNR Med Graduation Fees - Spring	$200	4	Includes UNR Med graduation fee.
University Graduation Fees - Spring	$145	4	Includes University of Nevada, Reno diploma fee.
Wolf Card	$11	1	ID Card for Year 1.
USMLE Step 1 Fee	$680	2	Licensing exam fees.
USMLE Step 2CK Fee	$680	4	Licensing exam fees.
Background Checks - (Year 3 -Spring, Year 4 - Fall)	$160 ($40/site)	3,4	Added to personal expenses ($20-$160).
Drug Screenings Fees - (Year 3 -Spring, Year 4 - Fall)	$180 ($45/site)	3,4	Added to personal expenses ($210-$336).
ACLS Certifications	$325	4	Added to educational fees.
BLS Certifications	$92	2	Added to educational fees.
Library Fee	$350	1,2,3,4	For electronic resources and study materials.
Scholarly Activity Fee	$1,500	1,2,3,4	Help support and supplement the scholarship experience for students.

Note: Cost normally is split between Fall and Spring unless indicated.

Tuition refund policy

UNR Med abides by the tuition refund policies set forth by the University of Nevada, Reno and the Federal Government for return of Title IV funds.