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University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Admission at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is close to open (96.2%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $55,037 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas sits in Las Vegas proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $100,765 four years out. 40.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. Most of its 24,622 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 79.2% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 980 and 1230 — near the NV middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Nevada-Las Vegas's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Nevada-Las Vegas received 12,232 applications and admitted 11,774 (96.3%), with 4,583 enrolling.
You can apply to University of Nevada-Las Vegas without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 980 and 1230; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 540 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Nevada-Las Vegas compares
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Nevada median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 96.2% | 86.8% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,748 | $13,578 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,037 | $57,826 | $53,781 |
At $55,037, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($57,826). Look at University of Nevada-Las Vegas's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $9,748 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $27,411. For non-residents, University of Nevada-Las Vegas's $27,411 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a big school: 24,622 undergraduates at last count.
50.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 49% don't — ask a University of Nevada-Las Vegas tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $100,765 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,901 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $94,600 |
| Computer Science | $94,475 |
| Computer Engineering | $93,830 |
| Civil Engineering | $90,474 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $85,095 |
| Data Processing | $84,099 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $76,319 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $74,490 |
| Architecture | $72,468 |
| Public Administration | $72,433 |
| Economics | $72,119 |
| Mathematics | $70,999 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $64,926 |
| International Business | $63,681 |
| Biology, General | $62,087 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,524 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $60,958 |
| Social Work | $60,344 |
| Marketing | $58,919 |
| Political Science and Government | $58,855 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $58,787 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $58,719 |
| Nutrition Sciences | $58,160 |
| Human Services, General | $58,130 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | $58,010 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $57,556 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,944 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $56,095 |
| Social Sciences, General | $55,542 |
| Music | $55,161 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,798 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $53,070 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $52,278 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $51,437 |
| Psychology, General | $51,200 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $48,773 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $48,692 |
| Sociology | $48,528 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $42,317 |
| Anthropology | $40,630 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $40,033 |
| History | $39,477 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $38,390 |
| Dance | $36,925 |
Median earnings for these 46 University of Nevada-Las Vegas programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,037 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 62 additional University of Nevada-Las Vegas programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 980–1230 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 96.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Nevada-Las Vegas's acceptance rate?
96.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 11,774 admitted from 12,232 applicants.
How much does University of Nevada-Las Vegas cost?
In-state tuition is $9,748; out-of-state students pay $27,411. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,037 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Nevada
- Nevada State University — 86.8% admitted
- Arizona College of Nursing-Las Vegas — 100% admitted
- University of Nevada-Reno — 73.7% admitted
- Chamberlain University-Nevada — 76.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.