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Summary
University of Nevada--Las Vegas is a public institution that was founded in 1957. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,538, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 358 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Nevada--Las Vegas's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $6,320 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,915 (2011-12).
At the University of Nevada—Las Vegas, or UNLV, as it’s known, students live, work, and play in one of the most frequently visited destinations in the country. Students can check out more than 250 student organizations, participate in the school’s large community of fraternities and sororities, or join or cheer for the UNLV Rebels athletic teams, which compete in the NCAA Division I Mountain West Conference. There may also be research opportunities through the university’s many academic hubs, including the Center for Gaming Research, the Center for Information and Communication Technology, and the Arnold Shaw Center for Popular Music.
UNLV also has a wide variety of graduate schools, including the William S. Boyd School of Law, which is particularly well regarded for its legal writing program; the College of Education; and the College of Business. Not surprisingly, given its location, UNLV has graduated some top players in the hotel and casino industry, including George Maloof, owner and CEO of The Palms Casino Resort, and Scott Sibella, president of Mirage Hotel & Casino. Other notable alumni include Food Network personality Guy Fieri and ESPN broadcaster Kenny Mayne.
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UNLV is a doctoral degree granting institution of approximately 28,000 students and 2,900 faculty and staff. Founded in 1957, the university offers more than 220 undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs. UNLV is located on a 350-acre campus in dynamic Southern Nevada and is classified in the category of research universities (high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. UNLV's distinctive programs include the top-rated William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration; the William S. Boyd School of Law; an accomplished English department featuring a highly ranked creative writing program and an international literary center; a nationally recognized honors program; a community-involved environmental studies program; accredited architecture, health sciences, social work and business schools; a physical therapy program; strong liberal and fine arts, engineering, and science programs; plus numerous research centers and interdisciplinary programs. UNLV is also home to the International Institute of Modern Letters. UNLV's main campus, located minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip, features a 300,000 square-foot library as its centerpiece. Among the university's newest facilities are a Science and Engineering Building, featuring more than 200,000 square feet of flexible laboratory and teaching space, offices, high-tech conference rooms and integrated research areas; Greenspun Hall, the home of the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs and broadcast studios for UNLV's radio and television stations; and the UNLV Student Recreation and Wellness Center, a technologically advanced recreation, fitness and wellness facility. Additionally, the university is actively engaged in the development of "Midtown UNLV," a long-term, public-private endeavor to create a culturally diverse university district. UNLV's regional Shadow Lane campus stands on 18 acres in the heart of the downtown Las Vegas medical district. This campus is home to the UNLV School of Dental Medicine. UNLV's first international campus, UNLV Singapore, will celebrate its fifth anniversary in 2011. Housed on the tenth and eleventh floors of the National Library of Singapore, a prestigious building comparable to the United States Library of Congress, UNLV Singapore offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in hotel administration and hospitality management. Additional international campuses are planned. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1957 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | $127,872,000 |
Applying
When applying to University of Nevada--Las Vegas, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at University of Nevada--Las Vegas is $60. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 81.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 81% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Nevada--Las Vegas is 22:1, and the school has 24.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Nevada--Las Vegas include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Psychology; Social Sciences; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 75.5 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 14% - Low | ||||||||||
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Student Life
University of Nevada--Las Vegas has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,538, with a gender distribution of 45.0 percent male students and 55.0 percent female students. 5.2 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 94.8 percent of students live off campus. University of Nevada--Las Vegas is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
See what students are saying about life at University of Nevada--Las Vegas.
| Total enrollment | 28,222 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University of Nevada--Las Vegas offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Nevada--Las Vegas also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Nevada--Las Vegas, 90 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Nevada--Las Vegas.
| Students who have cars on campus | 90% - High |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Nevada--Las Vegas, 53.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $4,572.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| In-state tuition and fees | $6,320 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $19,915 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $12,160 (2011-12) - High |
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* Overview details based on 2010 data
