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University of Nevada-Las Vegas

University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public university in a midsize city in the Las Vegas, NV metro with 25,794 students and a 96% acceptance rate.

Las Vegas, Nevada · Public · City, midsize · 25,794 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · Mountain West Conference

Admission rate

96%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,094

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

18–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$10,359

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

51%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

78%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$55,037

10 years after entry

Students

25,794

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		June 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: unlv.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$8,526
$30,001–48,000$8,537
$48,001–75,000$10,606
$75,001–110,000$13,513
Over $110,000$15,905

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Nevada-Las Vegas courseCredits
Calculus AB34 MATH 181
Calculus BC34 MATH 181
English Language and Composition33 ENG 101
English Literature and Composition33 ENG 101
United States History33 HIST 101 or HIST 102T*
Psychology33 PSY 101
Statistics33 STAT 152
Computer Science A33 CS 135
Show all 35 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB34 MATH 181
Calculus BC34 MATH 181
Calculus BC48 MATH 181 and MATH 182
English Language and Composition33 ENG 101
English Literature and Composition33 ENG 101
United States History33 HIST 101 or HIST 102T*
United States History46 HIST 101 and HIST 102T*
Psychology33 PSY 101
Statistics33 STAT 152
Computer Science A33 CS 135
Macroeconomics33 General Elective - Economics
Macroeconomics43 ECON 103
Microeconomics33 General Elective - Economics
Microeconomics43 ECON 102
World History: Modern33 General Elective - History
Environmental Science33 ENV LDELEC
Environmental Science43 ENV 101
European History33 HIST 106T**
European History46 HIST 106T** plus 3 credits General Elective - History
Human Geography33 General Elective (Social Science)
Computer Science Principles33 CS LDELEC
Art History33 Gen Ed (Fine Arts)
African American Studies33 AAS 101
Art Portfolio33 Gen Ed (Fine Arts)
Art Studio: 2D Design33 Gen Ed (Fine Arts)
Art Studio: 3D Design33 Gen Ed (Fine Arts)
Biological Sciences33 Gen Ed (Science without Lab)
Biological Sciences43 BIOL 189A
Biological Sciences56 BIOL 189A and either 190A or 191A with Advisor Evaluation
Chemistry Science34 CHEM 121A and CHEM 121L
Chemistry Science48 CHEM 121A and CHEM 121L + CHEM 122A and CHEM 122L
Comparative Government and Politics33 PSC 211
Drawing33 Gen Ed (Fine Arts)
Language and Culture33 Equivalent to 113; placement to 114
Language and Culture46 Equivalent to 113 and 114; placement to 213
Language and Literature33 Equivalent to 113; placement to 114
Language and Literature46 Equivalent to 113 and 114; placement to 213
Physics33 Gen Ed (Science without Lab)
Physics46 PHYS 151A and PHYS 152A
Physics B: Physics Algebra and Trigonometry33 Gen Ed (Science without Lab)
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism33 GenEd (Science without Lab)
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism43 PHYS 181 or PHYS 196 with Advisor Evaluation
Physics C: Mechanics33 Gen Ed (Science without Lab)
Physics C: Mechanics43 PHYS 180 or PHYS 195 with Advisor Evaluation
Precalculus33 MATH 126
Precalculus43 MATH 127
Research33 General Elective
Research53 ENG 102
Seminar33 General Elective
Theory33 General Elective - Music
U.S. Government and Politics33 Gen Ed (U.S. Constitution)

Source: catalog.unlv.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology520
Hospitality Administration/Management389
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies297
Exercise Science and Kinesiology245
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse242
Biology/Biological Sciences223
Computer Science181
Accounting176
Show the other 61 majors
Elementary Education and Teaching170
Business Administration and Management148
Marketing/Marketing Management138
Finance127
Mechanical Engineering98
Art/Art Studies88
Political Science and Government88
Speech Communication and Rhetoric83
Secondary Education and Teaching81
Film/Cinema/Media Studies81
English Language and Literature78
Civil Engineering76
Social Work73
Mass Communication/Media Studies71
Health/Health Care Administration/Management68
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician58
Anthropology56
Health Teacher Education52
Sociology50
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other50
Graphic Design50
Special Education and Teaching45
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist43
Geology/Earth Science40
Economics40
Music40
International Business/Trade/Commerce39
Computer Engineering38
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts38
Early Childhood Education and Teaching36
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies34
Architecture31
Human Services31
Electrical and Electronics Engineering27
Science Technologies/Technicians26
Mathematics26
Nutrition Sciences24
Philosophy24
Biochemistry23
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology23
Urban Studies/Affairs22
History22
Interior Architecture17
Dance17
Real Estate17
Landscape Architecture14
Jazz/Jazz Studies13
Social Sciences13
Physics13
Athletic Training/Trainer12
Chemistry7
Spanish Language and Literature6
Asian Studies/Civilization5
French Language and Literature3
Foreign Languages and Literatures3
Women's Studies3
African-American/Black Studies3
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other1
German Language and Literature1
Latin American Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mountain West Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Mountain West Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

1% of men in fraternities · 3% of women in sororities · 2% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, midsize

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

2,398,871 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Harry Reid International (LAS)

Nearest hub airport

Harry Reid International (LAS)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.0 of 20

Elevation

2,022 ft

Time zone

Pacific

January low

40°F

July high

104°F

Annual snowfall

0.2 in

Days at 90°F or higher

137 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,435 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division I, similar size