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UNLV Tuition & Cost

Las Vegas, Nevada

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How much does it cost to attend?

In State Nevada Resident Sticker Price
$26,415
In State Costs for University of Nevada Las Vegas
Fee Cost
Tuition$7,949
Books and Supplies$1,240
Other Fees$788
Room and Board $11,512
Other Expenses Budget$4,926
Out of State Resident Sticker Price
$42,506
Out of State Costs for University of Nevada Las Vegas
Fee Cost
Tuition$24,040
Books and Supplies$1,240
Other Fees$788
Room and Board $11,512
Other Expenses Budget$4,926

In-state tuition at University of Nevada Las Vegas for undergraduate students residing in Nevada is $7,949. Room and board charges total $11,512 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,240 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $788 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $4,926 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending University of Nevada Las Vegas full time should expect a total annual cost of $26,415.

Undergraduate tuition at University of Nevada Las Vegas is $24,040 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $11,512 for room and board, $1,240 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $788. Students are advised to budget $4,926 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $42,506. This figure is 60.9% higher than what Nevada residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.

Net Price

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending University of Nevada Las Vegas, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020
$11,834
Net Price by Income University of Nevada Las Vegas
Family Income Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000$8,991
$30,001 to $48,000$9,602
$48,001 to $75,000$11,929
$75,001 to $110,000$15,316
$110,000+$16,207

The average reported annual net price for University of Nevada Las Vegas for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $11,834 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

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Financial Aid

95% of full-time undergrad University of Nevada Las Vegas received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $6,443 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 26% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $4,777 and 2% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $12,583.

Finanical Aid University of Nevada Las Vegas
Type Avg./Student Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid $6,443 95%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships $3,833 39%
Pell Grants $5,062 44%
Other Federal Grants $751 67%
State and Local Grants $2,390 74%
Federal Student Loans $4,777 26%
Other Student Loans $12,583 2%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to University of Nevada Las Vegas, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $39,772. The loan balance of $39,772 is a four year multiple of the $9,943 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $422 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.

Example Loan $39,772
Stafford Loan Interest Rate 4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan 10 years
Example Monthly Payment $421.65
Total Interest Paid $10,825.93
Sum of All Loan Payments $50,597.93

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price
$105,660
Year Nevada Residents Non Residents
1 $26,415 $42,506
2 $27,576 $44,374
3 $28,788 $46,324
4 $30,053 $48,360

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at University of Nevada Las Vegas to be $105,660 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 4.4% annual increase over the next 4 years which has been the recent trend for this school.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at University of Nevada Las Vegas
Price Per Credit 3 Credit Class 4 Credit Class
Nevada Residents $249 $747 $996
Out of State Residents $523 $1,569 $2,092

Estimated cost for a class at University of Nevada Las Vegas based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at University of Nevada Las Vegas versus other colleges.

Tuition Payment Plans Available

University of Nevada Las Vegas Payment Plans
Tuition Payment Plan Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan No
Alternative Tuition Plan Yes
Guaranteed Tuition Plan No
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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.