What University of Nevada–Las Vegas costs
University of Nevada–Las Vegas charges $9,748 a year in published tuition and fees for Nevada residents, about $4,874 a semester, and $27,411 a year for students from other states, about $13,706 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $19,638 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,779 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
University of Nevada–Las Vegas takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into University of Nevada–Las Vegas
For fall 2024, University of Nevada–Las Vegas received 12,730 applications and admitted 12,242 students, and 4,430 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1010 and 1240.
What University of Nevada–Las Vegas students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Nevada–Las Vegas (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 520 |
| Hospitality Administration / Management | 389 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 297 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 245 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 242 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 223 |
| Computer Science | 181 |
| Accounting | 176 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like University of Nevada–Las Vegas
Large public universities with the same campus setting (small or midsize city), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Colorado State University–Fort Collins, Fort Collins, Colorado: 25,538 undergraduates
- Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona: 22,903 undergraduates
- University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah: 27,264 undergraduates
- Utah State University, Logan, Utah: 20,272 undergraduates
- University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, Colorado: 31,939 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Nevada–Las Vegas's acceptance rate? 96.2% for fall 2024: 12,242 of 12,730 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Nevada–Las Vegas? $9,748 a year for in-state students and $27,411 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is University of Nevada–Las Vegas part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with University of Nevada–Las Vegas about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to University of Nevada–Las Vegas? About 24,600 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do University of Nevada–Las Vegas students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1010–1240.
What is the campus setting at University of Nevada–Las Vegas? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Nevada–Las Vegas (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Nevada–Las Vegas
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
