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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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Nevada-Las Vegas was $13,030. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at UNLV

UNLV net price calculator

$13,030

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Nevada and nationwide.

Nevada's average $12,204
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of UNLV for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $13,030 $1,196 (10%) $11,727 $11,555 $12,947 $16,327 $17,292
2021 $11,834 $569 (5%) $8,991 $9,602 $11,929 $15,316 $16,207
2020 $12,403 $710 (6%) $9,378 $9,880 $12,470 $15,165 $15,769
2019 $11,693 $111 $8,396 $9,338 $11,519 $14,960 $15,191
2018 $11,582 $150 (1%) $8,392 $9,377 $11,613 $14,233 $15,014
2017 $11,432 $8 $8,645 $9,304 $12,039 $14,772 $15,025
2016 $11,424 $816 (7%) $9,014 $9,545 $11,943 $14,867 $15,141
2015 $12,240 $56 $10,041 $10,794 $12,868 $15,665 $16,303
2014 $12,184 -- $9,197 $10,061 $12,067 $14,852 $15,677

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Nevada-Las Vegas's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $28,003 $652 (2%) $8,737 $18,026 $1,240
2021 $27,351 $1,432 (6%) $8,685 $17,426 $1,240
2020 $25,919 $806 (3%) $8,291 $16,378 $1,250
2019 $25,113 $1,108 (5%) $7,985 $15,878 $1,250
2018 $24,005 $652 (3%) $7,665 $15,042 $1,298
2017 $23,353 $154 $7,183 $14,872 $1,298
2016 $23,199 $257 (1%) $6,943 $15,032 $1,224
2015 $22,942 $611 (3%) $6,710 $15,026 $1,206
2014 $23,553 $302 (1%) $6,690 $15,463 $1,400
2013 $23,855 -- $6,705 $15,950 $1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does UNLV provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 2,850 dormitories available to its students at $5,880 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at UNLV is $653 per month.
Does UNLV provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at UNLV for one academic year is $5,456, which works out to $606 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
UNLV estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,240.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, UNLV estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $4,926
  • If living off-campus, with family: $6,596
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $6,596
How much is UNLV application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
UNLV offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Nevada-Las Vegas cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $249 $306
For out-of-state students $523 $642

Housing and Meal

University of Nevada-Las Vegas offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Nevada-Las Vegas for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $5,456 $5,880 N/A 0 2,850
2021 $5,246 $5,880 N/A 0 2,850
2020 $5,246 $5,880 N/A 0 2,850
2019 $5,246 $5,880 N/A 0 1,800
2018 $5,044 $5,880 N/A 21 1,800
2017 $4,850 $5,880 N/A 15 1,800
2016 $4,850 $5,880 N/A 21 1,862

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Nevada-Las Vegas during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered