University of Nevada-Las Vegas
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 24,622 students.
About This School
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada with approximately 24,622 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Nevada-Las Vegas has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,359 per year. The graduation rate is 51%, and the typical graduate earns $49,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public land-grant research university in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The 332-acre (134 ha) campus is about 1.6 mi (2.6 km) east of the Las Vegas Strip. It was formerly part of the University of Nevada from 1957 to 1969. It includes the Shadow Lane Campus, just east of the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, which houses the School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine. UNLV's law school, the William S. Boyd School of Law, is the only law school in the state.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $10,011/year after aid and only $12,500 in median debt at graduation, UNLV is genuinely affordable, and its Las Vegas location offers real networking access in hospitality, gaming, and entertainment industries. However, the 50% graduation rate is a serious concern — only half of students who start here finish — and the 78% freshman retention rate suggests many students struggle to find their footing early on. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, financial constraints, or a specific interest in industries tied to the region, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenge.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
What This School Looks For
From the school's most recent Common Data Set (2023-24). What the admissions office actually weighs:
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (24,622 undergraduates).
In the Classroom & On Campus
Class size distribution
Source: University of Nevada-Las Vegas Common Data Set (2023-24).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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