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UNLV Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 76%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at UNLV are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 65% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of University of Nevada Las Vegas students
Race Percent of Students
White
35%
Black
8%
Hispanic
26%
Asian
15%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
9%
International
4%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 32% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Nevada Las Vegas with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UNLV has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Nevada Las Vegas students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
43%
Women
57%
Enrollment by gender for University of Nevada Las Vegas students
Gender Number of Students
Men
14,191
Women
18,720

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 13%

UNLV draws 86 percent of students from Nevada, 13 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Nevada, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Nevada Las Vegas students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
86%
Out of State
13%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$70,070 per year

50% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

32,911
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 25.2%
Part-time undergraduates 24.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182281.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026