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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From University of Nevada-Las Vegas's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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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, standardized test scores 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?
Admitted students at University of Nevada-Las Vegas typically score between 1010–1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
Admitted students at University of Nevada-Las Vegas typically score between 18–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
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.
When is the application deadline for University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (RD), 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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