University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,850
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	84%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	47%

Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, UNLV is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 84% indicates that UNLV is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at UNLV is reported to be 47%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Nevada state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 49%.

UNLV boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 77% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,737

Cost of attendance at University of Nevada-Las Vegas in 2022 for students from Nevada.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average	$5,360
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,828

Cost of attendance at University of Nevada-Las Vegas in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Nevada's average	$16,478
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at University of Nevada-Las Vegas received on average $6,217 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,217

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,789	41%	$5,102	$9,126,829
Other Federal Grant	2,281	53%	$4,291	$9,786,857
State Grant/Scholarships	3,292	76%	$2,312	$7,611,336
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,961	45%	$3,724	$7,303,527
Total Grant & Scholarships	3,973	92%	$6,217	$24,701,720

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Nevada-Las Vegas students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Nevada-Las Vegas students is 47.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.5%.

47.2%

asian 57.3% 374 students
African American 33.7% 95 students
white 47.3% 514 students
unknown 66.7% 6 students
hawaiian 42.3% 22 students
hispanic 45.2% 490 students
International Students 77.4% 65 students
Mixed Race 39.5% 156 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mountain West Conference
Baseball Mountain West Conference
Basketball Mountain West Conference
Track and Cross Country Mountain West Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Nevada-Las Vegas offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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