University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV 89154
About University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public research university in Las Vegas, Nevada, with about 24,622 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 96.17% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $55,037 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas charges about 1.8× the national public median tuition ($9,748).
- Versus the Nevada median, sticker tuition is 1% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 50.51%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,037.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1228% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Finding
University of Nevada-Las Vegas awards credentials across a wide program mix.
IPEDS completions cover more than 128 distinct degree programs at this campus.
Interpretation: Institutional averages blend very different fields; program-level completions and earnings matter more than the campus mean alone.
Limitation: Completions counts are not enrollment demand and do not measure program quality.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | $9,748 | $10,359 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Nevada (state median) | $9,663 | $10,359 | 12 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is University of Nevada-Las Vegas really?
Key findings
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas charges about 1.8× the national public median tuition ($9,748).
- Versus the Nevada median, sticker tuition is 1% above.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $9,748
Finding University of Nevada-Las Vegas charges about 1.8× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $9,748. That is about 1.8× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Nevada median ($9,663), sticker tuition is 1% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 18% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at University of Nevada-Las Vegas versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at University of Nevada-Las Vegas versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is $10,359.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $10,359 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $7,689 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At University of Nevada-Las Vegas, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for University of Nevada-Las Vegas—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$9,748
Out-of-state tuition
$27,411
Avg. net price
$10,359
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $8,526 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,537 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,606 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,513 |
| $110,001+ | $15,905 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $38,992. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What University of Nevada-Las Vegas is known for
Top program completions
- Psychology, General531
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General453
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse304
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies303
- Elementary Education and Teaching265
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 39% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1094
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is University of Nevada-Las Vegas a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Campus
Location
Las Vegas, NV
City / state
- ZIP
- 89154
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is about 0.6× the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size
Enrollment
24,622
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 30,756
- Graduate
- 5,779
- Full-time share
- 81%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$19,450
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 40.10%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Nevada-Las Vegas was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Nevada-Las Vegas in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $6,690 | $20,600 | $11,159 |
| 2014 | $6,710 | $20,620 | $11,970 |
| 2015 | $6,943 | $20,853 | $10,915 |
| 2016 | $7,183 | $21,093 | $10,726 |
| 2017 | $7,665 | $21,853 | $10,555 |
| 2018 | $7,985 | $23,132 | $10,551 |
| 2019 | $8,291 | $23,342 | $11,424 |
| 2020 | $8,685 | $24,338 | $10,993 |
| 2021 | $8,737 | $24,828 | $12,906 |
| 2022 | $8,947 | $25,489 | $11,779 |
| 2023 | $9,142 | $26,098 | $10,011 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1094 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Nevada-Las Vegas reported total enrollment of about 24,622 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (36.4%), White (23.9%), and Asian (16.7%). About 40.10% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
81.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Nevada-Las Vegas in 2024 is 24,622 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 30,756 students. Graduate enrollment is about 5,779 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
79.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
26.45% 100% Completion Time
50.51% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.45% of students graduating from University of Nevada-Las Vegas completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Psychology, General: 23% male / 77% female
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General: 46% male / 54% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 23% male / 77% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates earn a median of $55,037 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $55,037. Median federal loan debt: $19,450. Average net price used in cost models: $10,359.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates report median earnings of $55,037 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (128 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for University of Nevada-Las Vegas—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$382.7M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Nevada median 53× the median ($7.2M)
- Far West median 23× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 14× the median ($26.4M)
- Nevada median 5.5× the median ($2,429)
- Far West median 1.8× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 99.2%
- Nevada median 35.3 pp above median (63.9%)
- Far West median 53.5 pp above median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 41.2 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $13,197
- Nevada median 1.5× the median ($8,978)
- Far West median 1.4× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.7× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,939
- Nevada median 2.6× the median ($6,471)
- Far West median 2.4× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 2.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas at a glance
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public institution in Las Vegas, NV, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Psychology, GeneralHospitality Administration/Management, GeneralRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino36.4%White or Caucasian23.9%Asian16.7%
Schools near University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Other campuses in Las Vegas, NV when available, plus nearby institutions in Nevada.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Nevada, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Nevada-Las Vegas located?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, NV.
What is University of Nevada-Las Vegas's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 96.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 12,232 applicants and 11,774 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is University of Nevada-Las Vegas's tuition?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $9,748 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $10,359 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does University of Nevada-Las Vegas cost?
Reported tuition is $9,748 and average net price is $10,359 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,628 annually.
What explains University of Nevada-Las Vegas's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($10,359), completion (50.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($55,037). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas reports undergraduate enrollment of about 30,756 students, Hispanic or Latino (36.4%), White (23.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
About 42.3% of students at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Nevada-Las Vegas reports midpoint SAT about 1094.
What do graduates of University of Nevada-Las Vegas earn?
Median earnings are $42,865 six years after entry and $55,037 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Nevada-Las Vegas students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,450.
Is University of Nevada-Las Vegas public or private?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a public institution located in Las Vegas, NV.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Nevada college profile
- Nevada college costs
- Nevada colleges by ROI
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas vs University of Nevada-Reno vs College of Southern Nevada
- Las Vegas, Nevada city profile
- Far West regional profile
- Suburban college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Nevada
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.