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University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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Las Vegas, Nevada 89154

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Known for business — major research university

University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public institution in Las Vegas with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1091, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 24.1K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,037 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,011.

Established
1957
Motto
Omnia Pro Patria
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Mountain West Conference
Division
Division I

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96%Acceptance
1091SAT Avg
24,131Students
18:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$55,037Earnings 10yr
$10,011Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Nevada-Las Vegas Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate96.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1091

Reading & Writing
500620
Math
480610

ACT Score Range

Composite
1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

96.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1091

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,142
Tuition (out-of-state)$26,098
Room & Board$12,072
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$19,440
Average Net Price$10,011
Median Debt at Graduation$19,450
Monthly Payment (10yr)$206

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,024
$30–48K$8,679
$48–75K$10,529
$75–110K$14,169
$110K+$15,555

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$10,011

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

182

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (259)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
24,131
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
42%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 23%
Black 9%
Hispanic 35%
Asian 16%
Two+ 14%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate50.1%
Freshman Retention77.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,865
8 Years$49,396
10 Years$55,037

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,000
Men
$54,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#244
Forbes
#317
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#138

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from NV state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
226 mi(392 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
253 mi(439 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
261 mi(452 min)

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