Las Vegas, NV

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a four-year, public school located in Las Vegas, NV.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

96% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 12,730 applied, 12,242 accepted, and 4,430 enrolled in UNLV.
1,884 men and 2,526 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,120 SAT, 21 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,120 and ACT score is 21. The SAT score of 1120 is average, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total101011201240
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing510570630
Math500550610
ACT Score
Composite182125
Math161924
English182125
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $9,748 for Nevada residents and $27,411 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $7,413 for Nevada residents and $25,555 for others.
Tuition has increased by 5.03% compared to last year at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

17,745 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $7,101.
For freshmen, 4,010 students (95%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $7,580.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 32,911 students enrolled UNLV in 2025.
By gender, 14,191 men and 18,720 women students are enrolled.
There are 27,132 undergraduate and 5,779 graduate students.
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300 Major Programs

  • 8 programs through online
  • 130 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UNLV is 51%.
The retention rate is 79% for full-time and 79% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
51%
Retention Rate
79%
Students to Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,568 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UNLV and the average faculty salary is $118,137. The studetns to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.
There are 5,904 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $90,505.
Number of Faculties
2,568
Average Faculty Salary
$118,137
Number of Staffs
5,904
Average Staff Salary
$90,505

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries
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Athletics

University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a member of Mountain West Conference (MW).
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