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
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 29,080
- College Alias: UNLV
- College Mascot: Rebels
Note: All Sports Except for Men's Basketball - College Mascot: Runnin' Rebels
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University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is an urban institution of higher learning and research in the fast-growing city of Las Vegas. It is situated on a 350-acre primary campus, with two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada. UNLV recently founded an international campus in Singapore. UNLV offers many undergraduate degrees and more than 120 graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels, as well as professional degrees.
UNLV has strong academic programs in hotel administration, fine arts, sciences, creative writing and education. Its professional degree programs in law, architecture and dental medicine are also widely recognized.
History
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas was founded in 1957. Prior to that, due to metropolitan growth in the Las Vegas area in 1951, the University of Nevada - Reno (UNR) had established an extension program, held in the Las Vegas High School's auditorium. In 1954, that extension program became the Southern Regional Division of the University of Nevada, shortened to "Nevada Southern." Students at Nevada Southern chose "Rebel" as their athletics name and mascot to reflect their wish to become independent from UNR. Nevada Southern held its first classes on its own campus in 1957. The school finally became independent from UNR in 1968, and in 1969, it adopted its current name.
Academics
The academic calendar of the University of Nevada - Las Vegas follows the semester format, with a fall and spring semester of roughly 16 weeks each, and three shorter summer sessions.
Colleges, Schools and Divisions
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- College of Fine Arts
- College of Liberal Arts
- College of Sciences
- William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration
- Greenspun College of Urban Affairs
- Graduate College
- Honors College
- School of Dental Medicine
- William S. Boyd School of Law
- Division of Health Sciences
- Division of Educational Outreach
Student Life
There are many clubs, organizations, programs, events and activities available for students who want to become involved on the UNLV campus. SCORE is the Student Organization Resource Center, and the place where students can find out about involvement opportunities or use the office resources.
UNLV's student union houses the Office of Civic Engagement and Diversity, which provides further opportunities and resources for involvement in campus programs, diversity programs, international programs, fraternity and sorority life, service, leadership and civic engagement, and more.
Student housing is available at UNLV, and there are many options for on-campus dining.
Traditions
The original mascot for the UNLV "Rebels," chosen in the 1950s, was a gray wolf wearing a Confederate uniform. The school colors chosen at that time were gray and scarlet. The school mascot was later changed to a rebel mountain man, who is nicknamed "Hey Reb!," but the school colors are still UNLV's traditional gray and scarlet. The men's basketball team is known as the "Runnin' Rebels."
Athletics
The "Rebels" athletic teams of University of Nevada - Las Vegas compete in 16 intercollegiate sports at the NCAA/Division I Level:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Cheer and Dance
Satellite Campuses
In addition to its main campus in Las Vegas, Nevada, the UNLV also has the following satellite campuses:
- Paradise Campus (Las Vegas)
- Shadow Lane Campus (Las Vegas)
Community Life
The UNLV Division of Educational Outreach (DEO) works with the school's deans and faculty to reach out local government, business and community. The DEO forges partnerships that create educational opportunities, programs and services for students and community members. The DEO's goal is to extend the school's educational resources to the community and entire region, with a particular goal of reaching non-traditional students.
- 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 Air Force
- Website
- go.unlv.edu
- Mission Statement
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- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: web.unlv.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $60.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
- 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 ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
| Male | Female | Total | |
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| Number of Applicants | 3,584 | 4,216 | 7,800 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,673 (75%) | 3,384 (80%) | 6,057 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,505 (56%) | 1,731 (51%) | 3,236 (53%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
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| SAT ® Exam | 2,424 | 75% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,175 | 36% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
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| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 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: 82%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
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| (%) of Students Receiving | 27% | 23% | 78% | 19% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,264 | $3,538 | $1,545 | $6,332 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.6% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Number in Default | 124 | 144 | 136 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,367 | 3,068 | 3,145 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $5,097 | $4,613 | $4,201 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,097 | $4,613 | $4,201 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,437 | $15,708 | $15,011 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $850 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,456 | $9,810 | $9,288 |
| Other Expenses | $2,570 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,100 | $9,020 | $8,880 |
| Other Expenses | $4,330 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,330 | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,123 | $17,773 | $16,839 |
| In-State | $19,123 | $17,773 | $16,839 |
| Out of State | $31,463 | $28,868 | $27,649 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $20,527 | $18,383 | $17,831 |
| In-State | $20,527 | $18,383 | $17,831 |
| Out of State | $32,867 | $29,478 | $28,641 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,427 | $9,363 | $8,951 |
| In-State | $10,427 | $9,363 | $8,951 |
| Out of State | $22,767 | $20,458 | $19,761 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 29,080 Undergraduate: 22,734 Graduate: 6,346
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 12,907 Female: 16,173
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,245 Female: 12,489
- Graduate Gender Male: 2,662 Female: 3,684
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 19,233 Part-Time: 9,847
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 16,410 Part-Time: 6,324
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,823 Part-Time: 3,523
| Number | Percent | |
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| Non-Resident Alien | 1,053 | 4% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 1,183 | 4% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 5,954 | 20% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,351 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,652 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,292 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,879 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,772 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,126 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,298 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 630 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 126 | 0.4% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
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| Total Employees | 4,094 | 3,107 | 987 |
| Faculty Status | 1,040 | 1,032 | 8 |
| Tenured Faculty | 604 | 602 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 897 | - | 897 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,528 | 897 | 631 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 75 | 75 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1,234 | 935 | 299 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,257 | 1,200 | 57 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 494 | 471 | 23 |
| Skilled Crafts | 77 | 72 | 5 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 357 | 350 | 7 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $89,130 (733) | $93,018 (465) | $82,384 (268) |
| Professor | $121,443 (217) | $121,406 (161) | $121,549 (56) |
| Associate Professor | $87,217 (254) | $88,414 (165) | $84,998 (89) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,796 (191) | $71,587 (101) | $67,786 (90) |
| Lecturer | $49,222 (71) | $49,688 (38) | $48,685 (33) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $117,016 (164) | $119,247 (112) | $112,209 (52) |
| Professor | $145,575 (50) | $145,968 (45) | $142,041 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $114,904 (50) | $110,211 (31) | $122,559 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $95,520 (52) | $93,623 (34) | $99,103 (18) |
| Lecturer | $99,967 (12) | $93,705 (2) | $101,219 (10) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $90,339 (897) | $93,901 (577) | $83,916 (320) |
| Professor | $121,006 (267) | $120,975 (206) | $121,112 (61) |
| Associate Professor | $88,335 (304) | $88,692 (196) | $87,686 (108) |
| Assistant Professor | $71,585 (243) | $72,850 (135) | $70,003 (108) |
| Lecturer | $53,931 (83) | $51,038 (40) | $56,623 (43) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
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| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $6,183,752 | $3,574,497 | $2,609,255 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 58% | 42% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 479 | 221 | 258 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 391 | 221 | 170 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Football | 102 | 102 | - |
| Golf | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Soccer | 54 | 26 | 28 |
| Softball | 25 | - | 25 |
| Swimming and Diving | 51 | 21 | 30 |
| Tennis | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 44 | - | 44 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 44 | - | 44 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 42 | - | 42 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $262,236 | $52,661 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $79,442 | $30,480 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 55 | 29 | 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 | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| 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 | 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 |
| Track and Field, X-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: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
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| Overall | |
| All Students | 39% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 35% |
| Female | 43% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 64% |
| American Indian | 27% |
| Black | 34% |
| Asian | 45% |
| Hispanic | 36% |
| White | 40% |
| Unknown | 36% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 12% |
| 5 Years | 30% |
| 6 Years | 39% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
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| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 16 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | 13 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 4 |
| Drug Related | 28 | 27 |
| Liquor Related | 7 | 13 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 10 | 5 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 47 | 57 |
| Vehicle Theft | 23 | 49 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
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