UNLV Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 96.17%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1120. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,748
- Out-of-State Tuition: $27,411
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UNLV:
- Total Enrollment: 32,911, including 3,840 online students
- 27,132 Undergraduate, 5,779 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43.1% men, 56.9% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 51%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 300 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 8 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 130 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UNLV Overview
University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) is a four-year, public school located in Las Vegas, NV. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UNLV's tuition & fees is $9,748 for Nevada residents and $27,411 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 73% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,040.
The school has a total enrollment of 32,911 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).
UNLV's acceptance rate is 96.17% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 36.19%. The median SAT score is 1120 and the ACT score is 21.
UNLV ranked 172nd in National Universities and 2nd in Nevada Colleges rankings. University of Nevada-Las Vegas is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Nevada-Las Vegas is $9,748 for in-state students and $27,411 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,413 for in-state students and $25,555 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,394 for Nevada residents and $28,789 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $7,876 for Nevada residents and $27,287 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,748 | $27,411 |
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| Graduate | $7,413 | $25,555 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,394 | $28,789 |
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| Graduate | $7,876 | $27,287 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Nevada-Las Vegas offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UNLV
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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