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University of Nevada, Las Vegas

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Las Vegas, NV

$7,747

Avg in-state tuition

$23,398

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Nevada, Las Vegas

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a large public university located on an urban campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,864, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 123 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 44%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,747, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $23,398.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

81% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

80% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

44% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1250

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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31k

Students enrolled

93%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

31%

Hispanic

30%

Asian

16%

Two or more races

10%

Black

8%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Unknown

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

58%

Socio-economic diversity

44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

22

Total Online Enrollment

28,938

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

93% On-campus

7% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 6% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 7% online

Master's Check Bold 11% online

Doctorate Check Bold 5% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,747 $23,398
Graduate $5,675 $21,328

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,240
On-campus room and board $10,924
On-campus other expenses $4,368
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,830
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $6,596
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $6,596

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $24,279 $39,930
Off-campus without family $26,413 $42,064
Off-campus with family $15,583 $31,234

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

75%

State Grant Aid

74%

Institution Grant Aid

39%

Pell Grant

44%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,665
State Grant Aid $2,390
Institution Grant Aid $3,833
Pell Grant Aid $4,628

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debt after graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FBS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.