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General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002569
- Phone: (702) 567-1920
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
80.69%FINANCIAL AID RATE
94%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
20:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
20FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,903Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Nevada – Las Vegas
170 North Stephaine Suite 145, Henderson, NV
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.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students University of Nevada – Las Vegas accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at University of Nevada – Las Vegas is about 30,000, with undergraduate students making up about 83% of the total student population and graduate students making up the rest.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $11,700. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. There is also a $60 application fee for students applying to the school. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- In-State Tuition: $7,500-$8,900
- Nonresident Student Tuition: $23,000-$27,010
- Part-time students are charged:
- State Residents: $230-$280 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $490-$590 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 94% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 88% | $5,531 |
Receiving Student Loans | 30% | $5,324 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, University of Nevada – Las Vegas may provide student services like:
- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Art and Design Program
- Clinical Psychology (Ph.D.) Program
- Dietetics Program
- Law Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics Program
- Graduate Level Public Health (Outside School of Public Health) Program
- Radiology Technician Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Nevada – Las Vegas is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Mountain West Conference)
- Basketball (Mountain West Conference)
- Football (Mountain West Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Nevada – Las Vegas by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Architecture (B)
- Landscape Architect (B)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, D, M)
- Biochemistry (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Accounting (B, M)
- Finance (B)
- Business Administration (B, C, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- International Business (B)
- Entrepreneurship (B)
- Construction Management (B)
- Real Estate (B)
- Information Systems (B)
- Operations Management
- Hotel and Hospitality Management
- Restaurant and Food Services Management
- Human Resources
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, D, M)
- Information Science
Education
- Curriculum and Instruction (C, D, M)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Special Education (B, D, M)
- Guidance Counselor (M)
- Secondary Education (B, C)
- Early Childhood Education (B, M)
- Higher Education Administration (C, D, M)
- ESL (M)
- Physical Education
- Science Teacher
Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Civil Engineering (B, D, M)
- Electrical Engineering (B, D, M)
- Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- English (B, D)
- Creative Writing (M)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, M)
- Dentistry (D)
- Healthcare Administration (B, M)
- Radiology Technician (B)
- Physical Therapy (D)
- Public Health (B, C, D, M)
- Nursing Science (D)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Nuclear Medicine (B)
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling (C)
- Medical Lab Technician
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling
- Adult Health Nurse
- Family Practice Nurse
- Pediatric Nursing
- Nursing Education
History
- History (B, D, M)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Nutrition (B, M)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, D, M)
- Statistics
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Physical Sciences
- Geology (B)
- Chemistry (B, D)
- Physics (B, D, M)
- Astronomy (D, M)
- Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Psychology
- Psychology (B, D, M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
- Public Administration (B, C, M)
- Human Services (B)
- Public Policy (D)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B, D, M)
- Political Science (B, D, M)
- Economics (B)
- Anthropology (B, D, M)
- Social Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Graphic Design (B)
- Music (B, D, M)
- Dance (B, C)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B, M)
- Theatre Design and Technology (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (M)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Nevada – Las Vegas.
- Nevada State College in Virginia Beach, VA (14 miles away)
- University of California - Riverside in Los Angeles, CA (193 miles away)
- Northern Arizona University in Tsaile, AZ (206 miles away)
- California State Polytechnic University - Pomona in San Bernardino, CA (208 miles away)
- California State University - Fullerton in Fresno, CA (219 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002569
- Phone: (702) 567-1920
- School Homepage