University of Nevada - Las Vegas: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #431 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #159 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #137 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 10 | In Nevada |
| #1 of 3 | In Las Vegas |
| #68 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 201 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 25,794
- Graduates
- 5,300
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.unlv.edu
University of Nevada - Las Vegas Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Nevada - Las Vegas has an acceptance rate of 96% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 96% | 97% |
| Applicants | 12,232 | 4,991 | 7,206 |
| Admissions | 11,774 | 4,782 | 6,959 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,486 | 1,917 | 2,556 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 97 | 44 | 53 |
15,988 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,178 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
481 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1230
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Nevada - Las Vegas are 980-1230 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
3,011 or 67%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Nevada - Las Vegas are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 10221 (33%) |
|---|---|
| White | 7864 (25%) |
| Asian | 4634 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 4047 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 2751 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 899 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 375 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 211 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 34 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,580
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,354 | $6,119 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,354 | $6,119 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,310 | $23,075 |
| Fee in-district | $788 | $858 |
| Fee in-state | $788 | $858 |
| Fee out-of-state | $788 | $858 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,740 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,216 |
| Room charge | $6,232 |
| Meal charge | $5,984 |
University of Nevada - Las Vegas majors
University of Nevada - Las Vegas has granted 4,719 bachelor's degrees across 70 programs, 1,227 master's across 57 programs, and 533 doctorate degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Nevada - Las Vegas.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 425 | 51 | 8 |
| Psychology, General | 438 | 2 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 307 | 8 | 2 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 224 | 35 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 239 | 11 | |
| Accounting | 166 | 72 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 209 | 5 | 6 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 133 | 79 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 180 | 2 | |
| Computer Science | 166 | 8 | 5 |
| Social Work | 104 | 68 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 55 | 96 | 6 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 141 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 135 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 114 | 11 | 10 |
| Law | 134 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 116 | 11 | |
| Finance, General | 109 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 97 | 10 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 94 | 3 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 92 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 71 | 12 | 6 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 82 | 3 | 1 |
| Dentistry | 83 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 50 | 32 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 79 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 75 | 2 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 56 | 21 | |
| Medicine | 66 | ||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 54 | 9 | |
| Economics, General | 63 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 44 | 5 | 9 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 57 | ||
| Sociology, General | 53 | 1 | 3 |
| Music, General | 29 | 13 | 11 |
| Public Administration | 49 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 28 | 16 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 33 | 9 | 1 |
| Health Teacher Education | 42 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 42 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 37 | 4 | |
| History, General | 35 | 3 | 2 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 39 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 39 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 38 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 37 | ||
| Graphic Design | 35 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 19 | 6 | 8 |
| Architecture | 32 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 32 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 32 | ||
| Human Services, General | 30 | ||
| Biochemistry | 29 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 29 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 28 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 27 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 27 | ||
| Creative Writing | 25 | ||
| Philosophy | 25 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 18 | 6 | |
| Landscape Architecture | 24 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 24 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 20 | 3 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 22 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 21 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 11 | 7 | |
| Physics, General | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| Public Health, General | 16 | 2 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 17 | ||
| Dance, General | 16 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 12 | 4 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 10 | 5 | |
| Nursing Science | 14 | ||
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | 13 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 13 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 12 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | 6 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 11 | ||
| Real Estate | 10 | ||
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 7 | 2 | |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 8 | ||
| Human Biology | 8 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 | ||
| Astronomy | 4 | 3 | |
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 7 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 6 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | ||
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 6 | ||
| Health & Medical Physics | 1 | 4 | |
| Management Science | 4 | ||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, General | 4 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 2 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Acting | 1 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Neuroscience | 1 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,719 | 1,227 | 533 |
University of Nevada - Las Vegas has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 41% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 45% | 54% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a world-class research university with 36,637 scientific papers published and 822,721 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 227 | 646 |
| 1993 | 339 | 824 |
| 1994 | 315 | 1022 |
| 1995 | 392 | 1315 |
| 1996 | 335 | 1625 |
| 1997 | 338 | 1872 |
| 1998 | 332 | 2300 |
| 1999 | 410 | 2602 |
| 2000 | 430 | 3431 |
| 2001 | 470 | 3701 |
| 2002 | 611 | 4990 |
| 2003 | 663 | 6001 |
| 2004 | 781 | 6880 |
| 2005 | 905 | 9156 |
| 2006 | 994 | 10965 |
| 2007 | 1111 | 12662 |
| 2008 | 1130 | 14440 |
| 2009 | 1206 | 17981 |
| 2010 | 1231 | 20578 |
| 2011 | 1331 | 24080 |
| 2012 | 1235 | 26717 |
| 2013 | 1330 | 30416 |
| 2014 | 1349 | 32432 |
| 2015 | 1481 | 35387 |
| 2016 | 1441 | 37672 |
| 2017 | 1446 | 39883 |
| 2018 | 1647 | 45528 |
| 2019 | 1810 | 52022 |
| 2020 | 2038 | 62986 |
| 2021 | 1917 | 71722 |
| 2022 | 1907 | 72467 |
| 2023 | 2135 | 76729 |
| 2024 | 1830 | 78285 |
University of Nevada - Las Vegas alumni
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Gina Carano
- Occupations
- voice actormixed martial arts fighterThai boxerfilm actormodel
- Biography
-
Gina Joy Carano is an American actress and former mixed martial artist. She competed in Elite Xtreme Combat and Strikeforce from 2006 to 2009, where she compiled a 7–1 record. Her popularity led to her being called the "face of women's MMA", although Carano rejected this title. She and Cris Cyborg were the first women to headline a major MMA event during their 2009 Strikeforce bout. Carano retired from competition after her first professional MMA defeat to Cyborg.
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Jimmy Kimmel
- Enrolled in the University of Nevada - Las Vegas
- Graduated with honorary degree
- Occupations
- television producervoice actorscreenwritertelevision presenterfilm actor
- Biography
-
James Christian Kimmel is an American actor, television host, comedian, writer, producer. He has been the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show, since 2003. Kimmel has hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards three times, in 2012, 2016 and 2020, and the Academy Awards four times, in 2017, 2018, 2023, and 2024.
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Guy Fieri
- Enrolled in the University of Nevada - Las Vegas
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in hospitality
- Occupations
- cookrestaurateurtelevision presentercelebrity chef
- Biography
-
Guy Ramsay Fieri is an American restaurateur, author, and an Emmy Award winning television presenter. He co-owned three now-defunct restaurants in California. He licenses his name to restaurants in cities all over the world, and is known for hosting various television series on the Food Network. In 2010, The New York Times reported that Fieri had become the "face of the network", bringing an "element of rowdy, mass-market culture to American food television" and that his "prime-time shows attract more male viewers than any others on the network".
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Tomi Lahren
- Enrolled in the University of Nevada - Las Vegas
- In 2014 graduated with bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and political science
- Occupations
- political pundittelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Tomi Rae Augustus Lahren is an American conservative political commentator and television presenter. She hosted Tomi on TheBlaze, where she gained attention for her short video segments called "final thoughts", in which she frequently criticized liberal politics. Many of her videos went viral, with The New York Times describing her as "the Right's rising media star". Lahren was suspended from TheBlaze in March 2017 after saying in an interview on The View that she believed women should have legal access to abortion.
General info
| Alternative names | UNLV |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1957 |
| Motto | Omnia Pro Patria |
| Colors | scarlet, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 4,818 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 4505 S Maryland Pky Las Vegas, Nevada, 89154 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 642,000 |
| Phone | 7028953011 |