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Of the eight institutions in the county, University of Nevada-Reno was the only one that provided detailed enrollment data at the time.
At least 9,398 people applied to Washoe County colleges in the 2022-23 school year.
NCES data shows that among them, around 31,950 students enrolled in the universities, including 27,978 in undergraduate and 3,972 in graduate programs. In total 5.4% of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
The reported undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of white (49.8%) and Hispanic (28%) students.
Among the institutions that provided disclosed enrollment data, University of Nevada-Reno stood out with the largest enrollment at the time, welcoming 20,945 students.
U.S. college enrollment has been in a downward trend since peaking at around 18.1 million students in 2010. Recent increases offered some relief, but experts project a steeper decline in 2025.
This decline is likely due to two main factors. First, the pool of young adults is shrinking as birth rates have fallen nearly 23% between 2007 and 2022. Second, the rising cost of higher education, including skyrocketing student loan debt. A 2023 Wall Street Journal report shows that more than half of Americans think a four-year degree is not worth the cost.
Some educational data is based on estimates. Shifting demographics among student populations can sometimes result in gender totals which do not equal 100%.
| Institution | # of Applicants | # of Admitted Students | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan Institute-Sparks | -- | -- | 69 |
| Truckee Meadows Community College | -- | -- | 9,651 |
| University of Nevada-Reno | 9,398 | 8,082 | 20,945 |
| Career College of Northern Nevada | -- | -- | 292 |
| Paul Mitchell the School-Reno | -- | -- | 237 |
| International Academy of Style | -- | -- | 41 |
| Milan Institute of Cosmetology-Reno | -- | -- | 252 |
| Carrington College-Reno | -- | -- | 463 |
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