University of Nevada-Las Vegas
PublicLas Vegas, NV
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas holds a Carnegie classification of very high research activity, an R1 designation held by a small share of U.S. institutions. UNLV includes the William S. Boyd School of Law and is one of a limited number of universities licensed to work with radioactive materials, supporting a radiochemistry program the university identifies as a research strength alongside its hospitality management program.
Admissions
Test scores for the Fall 2025 entering class come from University of Nevada-Las Vegas's own 2025-26 Common Data Set: 10% submitted SAT scores, 62% submitted ACT scores.
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Jun 1, 2027Be admitted and finish your financial aid applications by Nov 15, 2026 to get priority for UNLV grants and scholarships.
Confirm on University of Nevada-Las Vegas's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $17,663 more per year in tuition and fees (2.8x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Nevada-Las Vegas takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against University of Nevada-Las Vegas's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Nevada-Las Vegas weighs your application
From University of Nevada-Las Vegas's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Nevada-Las Vegas weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Nevada-Las Vegas look for in applicants?
Per University of Nevada-Las Vegas's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Nevada-Las Vegas's acceptance rate?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas in Las Vegas, NV admits approximately 96% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
Per University of Nevada-Las Vegas's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1030–1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
What ACT score do I need for University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
Per University of Nevada-Las Vegas's own 2025-26 Common Data Set, the middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 18–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile, among students who submitted scores).
How much does University of Nevada-Las Vegas cost?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas's total cost of attendance is reported at $19,638 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Nevada-Las Vegas offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Nevada-Las Vegas takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
For 2024-25, University of Nevada-Las Vegas's published tuition and required fees were $27,411 for out-of-state students and $9,748 for in-state students -- $17,663 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas's deadlines are Regular Decision Jun 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Nevada-Las Vegas require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Nevada-Las Vegas doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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