ACCEPTANCE RATE
96.3%
More selective than 8% of listed universities.
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Public University
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
The University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public four-year institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. With over 31,000 students, UNLV offers diverse academic opportunities within a vibrant desert metropolis.
Las Vegas, NVcity, midsize
96.3%ACCEPTANCE
$11,388AVG NET PRICE
50%GRAD RATE
31.1KSTUDENTS
University data profileIPEDS 2023
THE SIGNATURE
University of Nevada-Las Vegas Report Card
Explore university facts, programs, and campus life at a glance.
The University of Nevada-Las Vegas serves as the state's largest university, hosting nearly 34,000 undergraduate and graduate students across its campus. As an R1 Carnegie classified institution with 'Very High Research' status, UNLV combines a focus on innovative research with a commitment to community engagement that only a small percentage of U.S. colleges claim.
Academically, the university provides extensive options for undergraduates through 113 majors and numerous graduate programs, including professional schools in law, medicine, and dental medicine. The campus culture encourages students to take chances and find unconventional solutions, reflecting the dynamic environment of Las Vegas while maintaining high standards for student achievement.
Beyond the classroom, UNLV fosters an inclusive community where students can engage with hundreds of organizations, clubs, and sports teams. Situated on 335 acres in the heart of a 24-hour city, the university offers access to state-of-the-art facilities and is positioned minutes away from natural desert getaways.
AT A GLANCE
TypePublicFour or more years
Settingcity, midsize
Calendarsemester
GETTING IN
Admissions
The institution reports an acceptance rate of 96.3 percent with a reported SAT math midpoint of 545 for admitted students.
Source: IPEDS 2023
SAT RANGE (MID 50%)
980–1,230
4001600
APPLICATION FEE
Undergraduate application fee $60.
WHAT IT COSTS
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker price tells you little — net price after aid is what most families actually pay.
Source: IPEDS 2023
IN-STATE TUITION & FEES
$9,142/yr
Out-of-state: $26,099/yr. Nevada residents pay roughly 65% less.
Net price by income band
$8,024$0–$30,000
$8,679$30,001–$48,000
$10,529$48,001–$75,000
$14,169$75,001–$110,000
$15,555$110,001+
AVERAGE NET PRICE AFTER AID
$11,388/yr
▼ 13% since 2020-2170% receive grants or scholarships
Average grant or scholarship aid $7,101.
IN THE CLASSROOM
Academics
UNLV offers extensive undergraduate study through 113 majors and supports graduate education with more than 197 degree and certificate programs. The university includes professional schools in law, medicine, and dental medicine alongside its broad range of academic disciplines.
Source: IPEDS 2023
Student–faculty ratio
18:1
45.8% of classes have fewer than 20 students.
6-year graduation rate
50%
▲ 9 pts since 2016
First-year retention
78%
Median across 34 institutions in our national dataset: 89%.
Bachelor-level fields offered
113
Bachelor-level fields reported as offered in IPEDS
MOST POPULAR FIELDS OF STUDY
Share of bachelor's degree completions, not of all enrolled students.
Psychology, General.9.3%
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.9%
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.6.5%
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.5.1%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.4.8%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.4.4%
CAMPUS LIFE
Campus & Housing
Reported capacity of institution-controlled housing and campus setting. Capacity does not indicate how many students currently live in university housing.
University-controlled housing capacity
1,740
Includes institution-controlled housing; it may extend beyond campus.
Setting
city, midsize
AFTER GRADUATION
Student outcomes
Earnings and employment of former students after entering the university.
Source: College Scorecard 2025
Median earnings · 10 yrs after entry
$55,037
Median earnings of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Working after 10 yrs
86.2%
Share of former students working and not enrolled, ten years after entry.
Earning more than a high-school graduate
76.3%
76.3% of former students earn above the Scorecard high-school earnings threshold, ten years after entry.
Data Sources: U.S. Department of Education IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics, and College Scorecard. University Apartments is not affiliated with University of Nevada-Las Vegas.