School Information

30.3
Total Cost $19,123
Total Enrollment 29,080
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 21 : 1

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

http://www.unlv.edu
4505 S Maryland Pky, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154
(702) 895-3011

UNLV Mission Statement The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a research institution committed to rigorous educational programs and the highest standards of a liberal education. We produce accomplished graduates who are well prepared to enter the work force or to continue their education in graduate and professional programs. Our faculty, students, and staff enthusiastically confront the challenges of economic and cultural diversification, urban growth, social justice, and sustainability. Our commitment to our dynamic region and State centrally influences our research and educational programs, which improves our local communities. Our commitment to the national and international communities ensures that our ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 82.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 51.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,043), and 27% receive loans ($6,417 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,456. Off campus it is around $10,100.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Nevada-Las Vegas is $8,166 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Nevada-Las Vegas Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $5,097
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $17,437
Tuition Graduate in State $4,046
Tuition Graduate Out of State $16,386
Living Costs
University of Nevada-Las Vegas Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $19,123
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $31,463
Total Expense In State Off Campus $20,527
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $10,427
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $32,867
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $22,767
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 7,800 people applied to University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Of the applicants, 78.0% were admitted (75.0% male & 80.0% female ) and 53.0% accepted (56.0% male and 51.0% female)

Of the 22,734 undergraduate students at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 28.0% are part-time. A majority (80.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 56.0% of the 6,346 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     78.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     73.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     42.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     13.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     41.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     39.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline May 1
Admissions Office Phone 702-774- (8658)
Admissions Office Email admissions@unlv.edu
Admissions Office Address 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV 89154
Admissions Website http://www.unlv.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $60

In order to be accepted to University of Nevada-Las Vegas, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
University of Nevada-Las Vegas Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Architecture and related services 48 11
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 34 11
Interior Architecture 7
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD) 7
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 3 12
African-American/Black Studies 1
Asian Studies/Civilization 2
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other 2
Latin American Studies 3
Women's Studies 3 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 128 12 6
Biochemistry 10 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 118 8 6
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 1 218 8
Accounting 149 63
Business Administration and Management, General 122 105
Business/Commerce, General 0
Construction Management 14 3
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 6
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other 2
Finance, General 117
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 414 39 8
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other 93
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 10
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 19
International Business/Trade/Commerce 34
Management Information Systems, General 23 8
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 127
Operations Management and Supervision 2
Real Estate 16
Restaurant/Food Services Management 16
Communication, journalism, and related programs 186 11
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 64 3
Mass Communication/Media Studies 122 8
Computer and information sciences and support services 31 16
Computer Science 31 14
Information Science/Studies 2
Education 36 310 548 21
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 13
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 20
Curriculum and Instruction 1 220 3
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 35 41
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 97 9
Elementary Education and Teaching 138
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
French Language Teacher Education 0
Health Teacher Education 0 17
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 25 12 1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 62
Spanish Language Teacher Education 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 14 30 141 7
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 1
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 21
Engineering 115 53 10
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 1
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 1
Civil Engineering, General 50 14 4
Computer Engineering, General 10
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 20 19 0
Engineering, Other 1
Mechanical Engineering 35 17 6
Transportation and Highway Engineering 0
English language and literature/letters 85 14 4
Creative Writing 6
English Language and Literature, General 85 8 4
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 0
Work and Family Studies 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0 39 4
Chinese Language and Literature 0
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
French Language and Literature 5
German Language and Literature 11
Italian Language and Literature 0
Japanese Language and Literature 0
Linguistics 8
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 2
Spanish Language and Literature 0 13 4
Health professions and related clinical sciences 17 209 85 115
Athletic Training/Trainer 11
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 4
Clinical Nurse Specialist 0
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 0
Dentistry (DDS, DMD) 71
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 0
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 20
Health/Medical Physics 2 5
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 10
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 17
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist 13
Nursing Science (MS, PhD) 1
Nursing, Other 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 138 47
Orthodontics/Orthodontology (Cert, MS, PhD) 16
Physical Therapy/Therapist 0 43
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 4 23
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 0
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 0
History 52 12 1
History, General 52 12 1
Legal professions and studies 143
Law (LLB, JD) 143
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 160
General Studies 160
Mathematics and statistics 10 4 2
Applied Mathematics 1
Mathematics, General 9 4 2
Statistics, General 0
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 23
Gerontology
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0
Nutrition Sciences 23
Natural resources and conservation 8 6 4
Environmental Studies 8 6 4
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 126 18
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 93 13
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 5
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 25
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 8
Personal and culinary services 18
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other 18
Philosophy and religious studies 10
Philosophy 10
Physical sciences 25 12 8
Chemistry, General 8 4 2
Chemistry, Other 2
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 0 2 3
Geology/Earth Science, General 13
Hydrology and Water Resources Science 6
Physics, General 4 0 1
Psychology 274 23 21
Educational Psychology 18 10
Psychology, General 274 5 11
Public administration and social service professions 24 108 107 0
Human Services, General 45
Public Administration 24 19 40
Public Policy Analysis 1 0
Social Work 44 66
Social Work, Other 0
Science technologies/technicians 2
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other 2
Security and protective services 173 8
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 166 8
Forensic Science and Technology 7
Social sciences 231 17 2
Anthropology 24 6
Economics, General 40 5
Political Science and Government, General 98 1
Social Sciences, General 28
Sociology 41 5 2
Visual and performing arts 192 41 3
Acting 12
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
Art/Art Studies, General 57
Dance, General 8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12 11
Film/Cinema Studies 56 2
Fine/Studio Arts, General 3 4
Graphic Design 6
Music, General 29 24 3
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 4
 
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