UNLV
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV)
About this school
The University of Nevada at Las Vegas, founded in 1957, is a comprehensive, public institution. It is located in one of the fastest growing, most exciting areas of the country, in the beautiful Southwest desert. Its distinctive programs include a world-class College of Hotel Administration, with the Las Vegas Strip as its lab; the new William S. Boyd School of Law; a nationally recognized honors program; a community-involved environmental studies program; innovative desert environment programs; international education opportunities; accredited architecture, social work, and business schools; a new physical therapy program; and numerous research centers and interdisciplinary programs. A $50 million library, with a state-of-the-art robotic book retrieval system opened in 2000. Its 335-acre campus is located in Las Vegas.
- www.unlv.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
5,192
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:25,279
- Men:10,969 Men (43.4%)
- Women:14,310 Women (56.6%)
Location
Admission Information (UNLV)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Nevada, Las Vegas is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is required
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | - |
Science | 3 | - |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 4505 South Maryland Parkway |
City, State, Zip | Las Vegas, NV 89154 |
Phone | (702) 774-8658 |
Fax | (702) 895-1118 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $60 |
Application Fee Waiver | Not available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | August 26 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 81% of 9,872 applicants were admitted |
Women | 84% of 5,692 applicants were admitted |
Men | 77% of 4,180 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 4,141 (52%) of 8,003 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 2,448 (51%) of 4,781 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,693 (53%) of 3,222 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.36 |
375 And Above | 16% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 18% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 25% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 21% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 17% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 3% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 51-620 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 6% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 27% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 46% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 17% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 2% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 31% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 48% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 16% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 18-25 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 4% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 29% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 52% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 15% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (UNLV)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,800|Out-of-state: $22,272 (31.36%)
- Room & Board: - $10,780 (43.34%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,250 (5.03%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $5,044 (20.28%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
University of Nevada, Las Vegas accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline November 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning December 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002569 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,649 (90.1%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,827 (77.5%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,791 (98.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 587 (21.0%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 68% |
Average Award | $8,288 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,982 (71.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,296 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,784 (99.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,488 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 2,293 (82.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 642 (15.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,650 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 14,430 (76.5%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 11,747 (81.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 11,474 (97.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,867 (16.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 67% |
Average Award | $8,852 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 8,511 (74.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,697 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 11,383 (99.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,603 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 5,905 (51.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,481 (7.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,158 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 46% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $21,333 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership, Rodeo |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Public Servants, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, First-Generation College Students, Handicapped Students, International Students, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Out-of-State Students, Previous College Experience, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (UNLV)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
961
Part-Time Faculty
817
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
49%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 6% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 20% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 35% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 14% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 8% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 12% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 4% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 13% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 16% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 59% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 9% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 2% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 1% of discussion sections/labs
- Over 100 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
Over 100 students
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 2,338,680 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 2100 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Nevada, Las Vegas provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
74.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
13.4%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
31.2%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
42.0%
Programs & Majors (UNLV)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (89)
- Accounting
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- African-American/Black Studies
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Chemistry, General
- City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Studies
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- French Language and Literature
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Gerontology
- Health Teacher Education
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Health/Medical Physics
- History, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human Services, General
- Interior Architecture
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Landscape Architecture
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
- Nutrition Sciences
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Physics, Other
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics, General
- Tourism and Travel Services Management
- Women's Studies
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Psychology, Biological/life sciences, Visual and performing arts, Social sciences, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Health professions and related sciences, Education
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctorate in Medical Physics
Master's Programs of Study (77)
- Accounting
- Addictions/Substance Abuse Counseling
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Allied Health--General
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art/Fine Arts
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication--General
- Community Health
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dentistry
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Emergency Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Family Nurse Practitioner Studies
- Film, Television, and Video Production
- Geosciences
- Health Physics/Radiological Health
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Higher Education
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resources Development
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Law
- Management Information Systems
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Music
- Nonprofit Management
- Nuclear Engineering
- Nursing--General
- Nutrition
- Oral and Dental Sciences
- Organizational Management
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Affairs
- Public Health--General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Theater
- Transportation and Highway Engineering
- Water Resources
- Writing
Campus Life (UNLV)
Location & Geography
Population
603,488
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Las Vegas
Campus Size
332 acres
Weather
Temperature | 33.6 average low in January, 100.3 average high in September |
Rain | 27 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 10 mile(s) from campus in Las Vegas |
Nearest Train Station | - |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
7% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
93%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | Scarlet and gray |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Nevada, Las Vegas offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, national society of leadership and success, national society of minorities in hospitality, residential hall association, social sororities and fraternities, `ewalu club
Sororities
8% of women participate
Fraternities
8% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
18,958
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
25,279
Women
14,310
Men
10,969
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 16.1% Asian
- 8.1% Black/African-American
- 30.1% Hispanic/Latino
- 10.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 1.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 32.9% White
- 1.0% Unknown
International Students
3.5%
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
5,192
Student Resources (UNLV)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- English42 Documents
- Criminal Justice66 Documents
- Biological Sciences38 Documents
- Anthropology18 Documents
- MGT - Management15 Documents
Popular Courses
- CRJ 270 - Introduction to CriminologyCriminal Justice
- BIOL 100 - General Biology for NonBiological Sciences
- ENG 303 - Introduction to Literary Theory and CriticismEnglish
- ANTH 101 - Introduction to Cultural AnthropologyAnthropology
- PHIL 102 - Critical Thinking and ReasoningPhilosophy
Popular Professors
- Hong LuCRJ 270
- marck viconeAES 111
- Terry MietheCRJ 270
- ProfessorCRJ 104
- BeckerENG 303