University of Nevada - Las Vegas: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #422 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #156 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #135 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #2 of 10 | In Nevada |
| #1 of 3 | In Las Vegas |
| #56 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 200 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 25,365
- Graduates
- 5,295
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- 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 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 83% | 87% |
| Applicants | 13,275 | 5,568 | 7,703 |
| Admissions | 11,325 | 4,642 | 6,680 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,222 | 1,839 | 2,382 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 90 | 45 | 45 |
15,878 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,882 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
369 or 9%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Nevada - Las Vegas are 1000-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,875 or 68%
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 | 9819 (32%) |
|---|---|
| White | 8346 (27%) |
| Asian | 4651 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 3683 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 2697 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 810 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 346 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 227 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 28 (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
- $6,346
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,159 | $5,976 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,159 | $5,976 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,701 | $22,518 |
| Fee in-district | $788 | $784 |
| Fee in-state | $788 | $784 |
| Fee out-of-state | $788 | $784 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,590 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,336 |
| Room charge | $5,880 |
| Meal charge | $5,456 |
University of Nevada - Las Vegas majors
University of Nevada - Las Vegas has granted 4,690 bachelor's degrees across 68 programs, 1,005 master's across 55 programs, and 494 doctorate degrees across 37 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 | 462 | 55 | 4 |
| Psychology, General | 408 | 3 | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 315 | 8 | 5 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 230 | 33 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 246 | 2 | 2 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 218 | 7 | |
| Accounting | 161 | 58 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 168 | 49 | |
| Computer Science | 160 | 8 | 1 |
| Social Work | 75 | 89 | |
| Law | 138 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 110 | 12 | |
| Finance, General | 122 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 110 | 10 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 119 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 107 | 10 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 98 | 7 | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 96 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 92 | 3 | 1 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 29 | 59 | 5 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 87 | 2 | |
| Dentistry | 84 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 68 | 13 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 76 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 66 | 5 | 4 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 35 | 39 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 71 | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 67 | ||
| Sociology, General | 58 | 3 | 5 |
| Anthropology, General | 57 | 5 | 1 |
| Music, General | 31 | 16 | 14 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 59 | ||
| Medicine | 55 | ||
| Public Administration | 51 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 38 | 8 | 4 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 43 | 5 | |
| Health Teacher Education | 47 | ||
| History, General | 36 | 11 | |
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 47 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 44 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 43 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 42 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 42 | ||
| Graphic Design | 40 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 36 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 29 | 3 | 4 |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 36 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 34 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 33 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 31 | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 31 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 31 | ||
| Human Services, General | 30 | ||
| Nursing Science | 30 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 29 | ||
| Creative Writing | 27 | ||
| Architecture | 26 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 20 | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 26 | ||
| Marriage and Family Therapy & Counseling | 25 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 22 | 2 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 24 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 21 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 19 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 19 | ||
| Physics, General | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| Public Health, General | 14 | 3 | |
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 16 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 13 | 2 | |
| Real Estate | 15 | ||
| Dance, General | 13 | ||
| Nuclear Medical Technology & Technologist | 13 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 7 | 3 | |
| Management Science | 10 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 | ||
| Human Biology | 7 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 7 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 7 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | 2 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 6 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 4 | ||
| Astronomy | 1 | 3 | |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | 4 | ||
| Health & Medical Physics | 2 | 2 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | ||
| Women's Studies | 4 | ||
| Acting | 3 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | 2 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 1 | 2 | |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 2 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 1 | ||
| Neuroscience | 1 | ||
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,690 | 1,005 | 494 |
University of Nevada - Las Vegas has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 42% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Nevada - Las Vegas is a world-class research university with 32,427 scientific papers published and 607,192 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, Chemistry, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 187 | 382 |
| 1992 | 216 | 458 |
| 1993 | 310 | 616 |
| 1994 | 283 | 728 |
| 1995 | 341 | 952 |
| 1996 | 323 | 1220 |
| 1997 | 319 | 1485 |
| 1998 | 333 | 1771 |
| 1999 | 384 | 2074 |
| 2000 | 394 | 2591 |
| 2001 | 436 | 2935 |
| 2002 | 577 | 3890 |
| 2003 | 605 | 5008 |
| 2004 | 736 | 5490 |
| 2005 | 834 | 7185 |
| 2006 | 929 | 8920 |
| 2007 | 1041 | 10562 |
| 2008 | 1065 | 11741 |
| 2009 | 1151 | 14780 |
| 2010 | 1150 | 17070 |
| 2011 | 1228 | 19839 |
| 2012 | 1149 | 22122 |
| 2013 | 1270 | 26096 |
| 2014 | 1249 | 27746 |
| 2015 | 1422 | 29933 |
| 2016 | 1390 | 31263 |
| 2017 | 1389 | 32217 |
| 2018 | 1509 | 36938 |
| 2019 | 1694 | 41691 |
| 2020 | 1909 | 50029 |
| 2021 | 1759 | 56405 |
| 2022 | 1696 | 59519 |
| 2023 | 1889 | 60757 |
University of Nevada - Las Vegas alumni
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Gina Carano
- Occupations
- modelfilm actorThai boxermixed martial arts fightervoice actor
- Biography
-
Gina Joy Carano is an American actress and former mixed martial artist. She competed in EliteXC 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
- comedianfilm actortelevision presenterscreenwritervoice actor
- Biography
-
James Christian Kimmel is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He is the host and executive producer of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, a late-night talk show, since 2003. Kimmel hosted the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2012, 2016 and 2020. He also hosted the Academy Awards in 2017, 2018, and in 2023 and will once again be the host in 2024.
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Guy Fieri
- Enrolled in the University of Nevada - Las Vegas
- Graduated with bachelor's degree in hospitality
- Occupations
- restaurateurcookcelebrity cheftelevision presenter
- 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. By 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 political science and broadcast journalism
- Occupations
- television presenterpolitical pundit
- 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 | 4,598 |
| 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 |