# University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-nevada-las-vegas

University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public college in Las Vegas, NV with 24,622 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, and admitted students average 1094 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,062 per year ($9,250 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,536 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 96% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 12,232 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 11,774 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 510–630 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 500–610 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 18–25 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $19,471 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $11,062 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $9,250 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,051 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $10,067 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $13,684 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $16,498 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 24,622 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 52% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $62,536 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,450 (FY2024) |

## What University of Nevada-Las Vegas considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of Nevada-Las Vegas's acceptance rate?**

University of Nevada-Las Vegas admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for University of Nevada-Las Vegas?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 510–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1094.

**What ACT score do you need for University of Nevada-Las Vegas?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–25.

**Is University of Nevada-Las Vegas test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Nevada-Las Vegas?**

In Fall 2023, 12,232 students applied to University of Nevada-Las Vegas and 11,774 were admitted; 4,583 enrolled.

**Does University of Nevada-Las Vegas consider legacy status?**

No. University of Nevada-Las Vegas reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Nevada-Las Vegas require an essay?**

University of Nevada-Las Vegas reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Nevada-Las Vegas cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $19,471 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,062.

**What is University of Nevada-Las Vegas's graduation rate?**

52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 182281. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology