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University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV)
- 4505 S Maryland Pky
- Las Vegas, NV 89154
- OPEID College Code: 00256900
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- General Phone: (702) 895-3011
- President: David B. Ashley
- Website: www.unlv.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 27,960
- College Alias: UNLV
- College Mascot: Rebels
Note: All Sports Except for Men's Basketball - College Mascot: Runnin' Rebels
Note: Men's Basketball Team Only 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UNLV Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.unlv.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,506 | 4,369 | 7,875 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,261 (64%) | 3,087 (71%) | 5,348 (68%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,227 (54%) | 1,645 (53%) | 2,872 (54%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,797 | 63% |
| ACT ® Exam | 912 | 32% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UNLV Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 20% | 20% | 74% | 17% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,570 | $3,137 | $1,668 | $3,971 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.3% | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| Number in Default | 136 | 125 | 104 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,145 | 3,205 | 2,733 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,201 | $3,822 | $3,566 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,011 | $13,733 | $13,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,288 | $8,857 | $8,326 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,420 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,839 | $16,029 | $15,162 |
| Out of State | $27,649 | $25,940 | $24,629 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,051 | $4,672 | $4,416 |
| Out of State | $15,861 | $14,583 | $13,883 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,051 | $4,672 | $4,416 |
| Out of State | $15,861 | $14,583 | $13,883 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Dental School | $30,795 | $53,295 |
| Law School | $10,494 | $20,294 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 27,960 Undergraduate: 21,975 Graduate: 5,225 Professional: 760
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,246 Female: 15,714
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 9,761 Female: 12,214
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,035 Female: 3,190
- Professional Gender Male: 450 Female: 310
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 18,063 Part-Time: 9,897
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 15,685 Part-Time: 6,290
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,751 Part-Time: 3,474
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 627 Part-Time: 133
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,201 | 4% |
| American Indian | 272 | 1% |
| Black | 2,223 | 8% |
| Asian | 4,096 | 15% |
| Hispanic | 3,232 | 12% |
| White | 13,509 | 48% |
| Unknown | 3,427 | 12% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 287 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,026 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 5,517 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,330 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,105 | 18% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,094 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,283 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,311 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 793 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 210 | 0.8% |
| Age Uknown | 4 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 4,338 | 3,282 | 1,056 |
| Faculty Status | 1,110 | 1,091 | 19 |
| Tenured Faculty | 600 | 594 | 6 |
| Graduate Assistants | 895 | - | 895 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,707 | 960 | 747 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 76 | 76 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1,235 | 983 | 252 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,320 | 1,263 | 57 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 513 | 484 | 29 |
| Skilled Crafts | 76 | 72 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 352 | 344 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $82,652 (785) | $86,795 (500) | $75,385 (285) |
| Professor | $115,774 (197) | $116,341 (152) | $113,861 (45) |
| Associate Professor | $84,713 (266) | $86,276 (167) | $82,077 (99) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,385 (241) | $65,475 (145) | $62,738 (96) |
| Instructor | $57,235 (5) | $54,773 (2) | $58,876 (3) |
| Lecturer | $49,183 (76) | $50,056 (34) | $48,476 (42) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $108,511 (175) | $110,353 (123) | $104,152 (52) |
| Professor | $133,924 (49) | $133,376 (45) | $140,086 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $109,534 (52) | $109,060 (34) | $110,429 (18) |
| Assistant Professor | $89,914 (61) | $88,134 (39) | $93,068 (22) |
| Lecturer | $95,892 (13) | $85,247 (5) | $102,546 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,770 (960) | $87,485 (623) | $76,903 (337) |
| Professor | $114,540 (246) | $114,693 (197) | $113,923 (49) |
| Associate Professor | $85,516 (318) | $86,776 (201) | $83,350 (117) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,239 (302) | $66,882 (184) | $65,238 (118) |
| Instructor | $57,235 (5) | $54,773 (2) | $58,876 (3) |
| Lecturer | $53,459 (89) | $52,581 (39) | $54,144 (50) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,476,281 | $3,205,337 | $2,270,944 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 59% | 41% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 432 | 229 | 203 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 380 | 229 | 151 |
| Baseball | 37 | 37 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 15 | 16 |
| Football | 110 | 110 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Soccer | 48 | 24 | 24 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 51 | 23 | 28 |
| Tennis | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 26 | - | 26 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 26 | - | 26 |
| Cross Country | 28 | - | 28 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $283,016 | $89,752 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $79,727 | $32,677 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 56 | 30 | 26 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Cross Country | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 54%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 46% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 56% |
| American Indian | 31% |
| Black | 32% |
| Asian | 46% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| White | 42% |
| Unknown | 34% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 13% |
| 5 Years | 31% |
| 6 Years | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 4 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 27 | 16 |
| Liquor Related | 13 | 10 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 7 | 8 |
| Liquor Related | 13 | 8 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary | 57 | 58 |
| Vehicle Theft | 49 | 38 |
| Arson | 2 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 23 |
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