UNLV Description

University of Nevada in Las Vegas offers an abundance of academic programs, many of which have received accolades and high rankings from various publications.

Over 200 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels are available at UNLV. Academics run the gamut and include everything from Business Administration to Screenwriting to graduate degrees in Theatre, Social Work, Physical Therapy, Psychology and Engineering.

Academic areas that have received particular attention or recognition include the programs in Architecture, Education, Hotel Administration, Dental Medicine and Law.

UNLV’s doctorate in Creative Writing program has also been recognized by Atlantic Monthly as one of the best in the country.

A research university, UNLV also houses a number of research centers and institutes where student and faculty research is conducted.

Like most everything else at UNLV, student life is abundant. More than 200 student organizations, over 16 varsity teams and more than 30 sororities and fraternities all make their home on the UNLV campus.

Freshman admissions is fairly selective and is based, in part, on a minimum GPA and standardized test scores. Graduate admission requirements vary from one department to another.

Tuition at UNLV is reduced for residents of Nevada and nearby states. Deferment and payment plans and other financial aid awards are available to those who qualify.

Quick Facts

Location

Southwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Rebels

Nickname

UNLV

Website

www.unlv.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$5,097

Out-of-State Tuition

$17,437

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

29,086

UNLV Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
22,149
Freshman Class
3,236
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
29,086

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
76%
Graduate
24%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
95%
Part-Time
5%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
81%
Out-of-State
19%

Gender of Students

Women
54%
Men
46%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
8%
Asian
17%
Caucasian
52%
Latino
15%
Other
8%

Students State Origin

Nevada
81%
California
5%
Hawaii
2%
Other
12%

International Students

International
3%
Domestic
97%