Overview
Student Population
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Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, University of Nevada Las Vegas is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 12,720 prospective students applied, and 10,264 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,465 enrolled in the school. 21,541 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,916 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $7,454 plus fees of $837. UNLV is ranked 546 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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UNLV is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Nevada Las Vegas within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#546 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#170 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Nevada
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Nevada
#550 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Nevada
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1250 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.25 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Nevada Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $837 |
| Room and Board | $10,892 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,288 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,721 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $837 |
| Room and Board | $10,892 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,288 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,772 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 32% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182281 IPEDS survey data for University of Nevada Las Vegas.
Current students may use the University of Nevada Las Vegas GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.