UNLV Admission Requirements
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UNLV Admission Overview
UNLV admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UNLV admitted 96.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (B+) and SAT 1010-1240 / ACT 18-25. UNLV is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UNLV is test-optional for 2026-27. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
UNLV Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of Nevada Las Vegas
Acceptance Rate
The UNLV acceptance rate is 96.2%. Last year, 12,242 of 12,730 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in Nevada.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into UNLV and can you get accepted?
UNLV is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
University of Nevada Las Vegas typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 36% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UNLV GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.4Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.4
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at UNLV typically have around a 3.4 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. UNLV is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #1 in Nevada for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
UNLV Test Policy
Test Submission Requirements
The University of Nevada-Las Vegas is test-optional for first-year applicants in the 2026-27 admissions cycle. SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission or scholarship consideration, though they are encouraged for course placement. You can meet first-year admission standards with a 3.0 GPA in the 13 core units, a Nevada Advanced or College and Career Ready diploma, or an SAT of 1120 or ACT of 22. Official scores may be sent from ACT (code 2496) or the College Board (code 4861).
Cycle: 2026-27. Source: https://www.unlv.edu/admissions/undergraduate/first-year
UNLV SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1010-1240Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
9%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 510
- Math 500
- Composite 1010
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 630
- Math 610
- Composite 1240
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at UNLV typically score around a 1130 SAT (middle 50% 1010–1240) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 64th percentile nationally. UNLV ranks #2 in the state of Nevada for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1010 to 1240
SAT policy
UNLV is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1130 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
UNLV ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
18-25Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
65%25th Percentile Scores
- English 18
- Math 16
- Composite 18
75th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 24
- Composite 25
Average ACT
Incoming testers at UNLV typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–25) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UNLV places #2 among colleges in Nevada for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 25
ACT policy
You may apply to UNLV without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Nevada Las Vegas and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Test scores: school admissions site, 2026-27. Other fields: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jun 1, 2027Days left to Apply
274Applicants have 274 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Nevada Las Vegas is $60.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
UNLV is test-optional for 2026-27. Last year it admitted 96.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1010-1240); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182281.
GPA calculator: University of Nevada Las Vegas GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026