The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a public research institution based in Nevada, Las Vegas. Founded in 1957, like a small branch college the University has transformed into an urban research institution, making the University indispensable to the rapidly growing city.

  • The university ranked #293-381 in National Universities rankings by US News
  • The university is spread over a 358-acre campus and has a total current student enrollment of 25,288 undergraduate freshman students.

Highlights

Type Public
UG Application Portal Official website
Total Headcount, Fall  30,457
Acceptance rate 81.1%
Mode of Programs Full time; Online
Campus Housing Capacity Offered
Professional Schools Dental; Law; Medicine
Admission Helpdesk 702-895-3011|admissions@unlv.edu

Campus

  • The campus-based in Nevada was established in 1957.
  • Almost 40% of freshman students prefer to live on campus
  • The campus offers more than 350 different registered student organizations to develop valuable experience and make connections that help career-wise.
  • Students can also be involved in the Rebel Events Board, which organizes campus events all through the year, to create a vibrant culture in the University.
  • Las Vegas is hailed as the entertainment capital of the world and is a global leader of the hospitality industry. This provides the students with unique opportunities to forge their own paths.

Residence

  • All students of the University can reside in either of the four halls of residence on the campus. The halls are-
    1. Tonopah Community
    2. Dayton Community
    3. South Complex
    4. Upper-Class Complex
  • All buildings have amenities such as laundry facilities, wireless internet connection, a 24-hour computer lab, conference rooms, premium cable TV.
  • Students can also choose to live an upper-class apartment-style experience by residing in the U-District, which has two different communities: the Degree, which has high-end apartments and the Legacy LV, which provide affordable yet spacious apartments.
  • Special accommodations are provided to students with disabilities. Students with temporary injuries or illnesses must contact the office to make direct arrangements.

Programs

  • The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has more than 400 undergraduate, graduate, professional and associate courses over 17 different schools.
  • Students are given the option of either doing their classes on campus or online and complete flexibility is given to the students for choosing their study paths.
  • The most in-demand majors at the University of Nevada Las Vegas are- Business and Management, Marketing, Psychology, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, performing arts and health professions.
  • The MBA program is offered in 6 different pathways- the finance pathway, the marketing pathway, the healthcare management pathway, the New Venture Management pathway, the Management Information Systems pathway, the Human Resources Management pathway. For admission to the MBA program, a minimum GPA of 52.75 and 2 years of work experience is required, and a minimum GMAT score of 550 is also required.
  • The MBA can also be done as a dual degree program in addition to hotel administration, management information systems, doctor of dental medicine and Juris doctor.

Application procedure

International students seeking admissions at the University of Nevada can follow the below-mentioned admission details:

  • Application Portal: UG: the University of Nevada, Las Vegas(UNLV) Application; PG: GRAD Rebel Application
  • Application Fee: 95 USD(undergraduate and graduate)
  • Student Class profile: Total applicants:37,554; total enrolled: 30,457
  • Percentage of international students: 2%
  • Standardized test scores:
    • SAT Math Section: 510-620;
    • SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 520-620;
    • ACT Composite: 19-24
  • High school/college GPA of entering students (Both UG and PG): 3.48 (undergraduate); 3.39 (graduate) out of a scale of 4.0.
  • Supporting Documents :
    • Official academic records,
    • English proficiency- minimum scores are TOEFL-IBT-61, IELTS-6.0 overall, Pearson English Test-44, TOEFL-Paper Based test- 13(reading) 21(writing),12(listening);
    • Financial documentation
  • 4 year graduation rate: 58%, student retention rate: 76%

Average Annual Cost of Attendance

Type of expense Living off-campus Living on campus
Tuition fees USD 8,291 USD 8,291
Books and other supplies USD 1,250 USD 1,250
Rent and utilities USD 5,680 USD 5,860
Transportation USD 2,766 USD 674
Personal USD 3,466 USD 3,466
Total costs USD 40,822 USD 39,624

Financial Aid for international students

The University offers student loans and various scholarships for international students to study in the US. Online application and submission of transcripts are required to avail the scholarships and loans.

  • The university offers financial assistance in the form of scholarships, grants, loans from the government and work-study.
  • A limited number of scholarships are available for international students exclusively for the fall intake.
  • To be considered as eligible for the scholarship, the scholarship application must be made by November 1.
  • A merit scholarship of USD 4,500 per year awarded annually for the entire 4-year duration of study to incoming first-year undergraduate students.

Alumni

  • The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Alumni association organizes events all through the year, giving the school's alumni ample opportunities for career networking and supporting their alma mater and cheering for their favorite teams.
  • Some of the university's mentionable alumni are: Larry Johnson, Adi Alsaid, Arianny Celeste, Chris Cox, Guy Fieri, Lindsay Hartley, Jimmy Kimmel, Kenny Mayne, David B. Ashely, John W. Farley.

Placements

  • According to reports, around 72% of graduates completed at least one internship.
  • 85% of graduate students gain employment in their respective fields of study.
  • 92% of graduate students report a positive career outcome.