Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
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 13,256 prospective students applied, and 10,740 were granted admission. Of those admitted 4,475 enrolled in the school. 22,861 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,281 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $7,927 plus fees of $758. UNLV is ranked 457 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
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UNLV is rated within the top 47% 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 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#457 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#154 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Nevada
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Nevada
#451 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 | 3.43 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Nevada Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $758 |
| Room and Board | $10,924 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,368 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,217 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $758 |
| Room and Board | $10,924 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,368 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,870 |
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% |
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.