University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Midsize city

96%Acceptance rate
$10,359Average net price / year
51%Graduation rate
$55,037Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$19,450Median debt at graduation
24,622Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$9,748
Out-of-state tuition
$27,411
Total cost of attendance
$19,638
Room & board
$12,628
Books & supplies
$1,240
Average net price
$10,359

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$8,526
$30–48k
$8,537
$48–75k
$10,606
$75–110k
$13,513
$110k+
$15,905

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96.2%
Average SAT
1094
SAT reading (25–75%)
510–630
SAT math (25–75%)
500–610
ACT composite (25–75%)
18–25

Outcomes

Graduation rate
51%
First-year retention
79%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$42,865
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$55,037
Median debt (graduates)
$19,450
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
40%
Students with federal loans
26%

Programs: what graduates earn

74 of 342 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing224$83,327$19,250
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering33$77,254$24,896
Construction Management0$75,485—
Civil Engineering71$69,629$20,225
Mechanical Engineering114$67,050$19,625
Computer Engineering22$65,436—
Computer Science169$64,854$19,954
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions49$62,134$22,500
Finance and Financial Management Services113$50,861$14,875
Special Education and Teaching55$49,827$9,500
Accounting and Related Services169$49,751$16,007
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods264$49,475$21,226
Music36$47,151$30,500
Urban Studies/Affairs32$46,712$26,000
Data Processing55$44,431$20,020
Social Work104$44,427$19,000
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences39$41,963$15,000
Landscape Architecture24$40,901—
Health and Medical Administrative Services56$40,686$19,125
Criminal Justice and Corrections308$37,639$17,572
Marketing141$36,304$15,580
Hospitality Administration/Management425$35,277$18,750
Mathematics21$34,624$23,547
Human Services, General30$34,359$22,391
Anthropology45$33,787$17,086
Business Administration, Management and Operations133$33,770$19,250
Sociology53$33,553$19,109
Communication and Media Studies220$32,365$18,618
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other32$32,165$27,473
Design and Applied Arts36$31,702$18,929
Psychology, General447$31,007$18,500
Economics67$30,432$18,069
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness245$29,123$19,350
Political Science and Government83$27,886$19,500
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations27$27,828—
Fine and Studio Arts65$27,740$25,100
International Business41$27,376$20,235
English Language and Literature, General95$27,315$22,362
Nutrition Sciences20$27,171$16,442
Biology, General209$24,989$18,668
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft50$22,429$19,663
Film/Video and Photographic Arts75$21,491$17,500
Dance16$20,417$21,625
History35$16,100$19,037
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas42$53,070$20,000
Architecture32$72,468$22,278
Social Sciences, General19$55,542—
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5$35,089—
Philosophy26$50,646$19,239
Public Administration0$38,603—

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

First professional degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Dentistry83$113,164$317,068
Law134$76,561$82,985

Students

Undergraduates
24,622
Graduate students
6,679
Part-time
19%
Women / men
56% / 44%
White
24%
Hispanic
36%
Black
9%
Asian
17%
International
2%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
19:1
Avg faculty salary
$118,773 / year
Full-time faculty
99%
Accreditor
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Website
www.unlv.edu
Also known as
UNLV

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 4% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 6% of degrees
  • Education – 10% of degrees
  • Engineering – 5% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 5% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?

96.2% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1094 on the SAT.

How much does University of Nevada-Las Vegas cost?

The average net price after grants is $10,359 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,748 and the full cost of attendance is $19,638.

How much do University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $55,037 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

51% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas
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$30,921100%82%$34,657
United Education Institute-Las Vegas
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$31,628—53%$30,848
Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas
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Chamberlain University-Nevada
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$27,07376%20%$92,405
Advanced Training Institute
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———$45,893
Las Vegas College
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$29,880——$31,398
Nevada Career Institute
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Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Las Vegas
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.