University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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About University of Nevada, Las Vegas

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

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 25,795, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The university offers 158 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 50%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,355, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $25,311.

Las Vegas, NV

$8,355

Avg in-state
tuition

$25,311

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

78%

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

50%

Graduation Rate Insight

50% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile18-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1010-1220

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

32k

Students enrolled

60%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

17%

Unknown

0%

Black

7%

Hispanic

27%

Two or more races

11%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

12%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Socio-economic diversity

39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

39%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

23

Total Online Enrollment

18,760

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

95% On-campus

5% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold4% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold6% online

Master'sCheck Bold11% online

DoctorateCheck Bold3% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

46%

State Grant Aid

68%

Institution Grant Aid

62%

Pell Grant

39%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,144
State Grant Aid$1,835
Institution Grant Aid$3,243
Pell Grant Aid$4,652

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debtafter graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.5%

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

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • All Track Combined
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Education.
8Engineering.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History.
13Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
14Legal Professions And Studies.
15Mathematics And Statistics.
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
18Philosophy And Religious Studies.
19Physical Sciences.
20Psychology.
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
22Social Sciences.
23Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.