University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Originally founded as a small branch college, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a 4-year public university and an Hispanic-Serving and Minority-Serving institution. UNLV encompasses 16 colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in over 390 majors, minors, and concentrations. In addition, the UNLV campus functions as an arboretum and has been designated a Tree Campus USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. For students looking for an escape from college life, UNLV is a short drive from the Las Vegas Strip.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | June 1 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
68%
Submitting ACT
9%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1126
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
30,660
Total Number of Undergrads
25,365
Classroom Sizes
0
100
17%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
44%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,142 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $26,099 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,072 |
| Books and Supplies | $1240 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
67%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$6,346
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,144
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,243
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
24%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,722
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$179
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
383
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
7%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Rebels
School Colors
scarlet and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain West Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
New York
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,600
What Students Are Saying
This is my first year at UNLV as a transfer student and it has been the best university experience for me. Every professor has provided me with rigorous, yet effective coursework that benefits me and is teaching me about my major. Take a tour here and you'll fall in love just like I did.
Annabel from Chicago, IL
I have a love-hate relationship with UNLV as I pretty much do with anything. The good definitely outweighs the bad though. It's virtually impossible to sum up my experience at UNLV in only three sentences!
Jenny from Las Vegas, NV
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