University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Website: http://www.unlv.edu
Address: 4505 S Maryland Pky , Las Vegas , Nevada – 89154
Phone: (702) 895-3011
Type
Four or more years Public
Awards offered
Less then 1 year certificate, Bachelor’s, Post-baccalaureate certificate, Master’s, Post-master’s certificate
Campus setting
Midsize City
Campus housing
Yes
Carnegie classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
Athletics (football)
NCAA, Mountain West Conference
Religious affiliation
Not applicable
Calendar system
Semester
Remedial services
Yes
Academic/career counseling service
Yes
Employment services for students
Yes
Placement services for completers
Yes
On-campus daycare
Yes
Distance learning
Yes
ROTC
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
Weekend/evening college
No
ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION
Application fee
$60
STATISTICS
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN
Applicants
8,679
3,921
4,758
Percent admitted
73%
71%
74%
Admitted applicants who enrolled
53%
52%
54%
TEST SCORES
P 25
P 75
SAT Critical reading
440
560
SAT Math
450
580
SAT Writing
–
–
ACT Composite
19
24
ACT English
18
24
ACT Math
18
25
Secondary school GPA
Required
Secondary school record
Neither required nor recommended
Completion of college preparatory program
Required
Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended
Admissions test scores
Required
COST
EXPENSES
AMOUNT
In-state tuition
$4,005
Out-of-state tuition
$15,100
Books and supplies
$850
On-campus room and board
$9,810
On-campus other expenses
$2,500
FINANCIAL AID
TYPE
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT
Financial aid
84%
–
Federal grant aid
21%
$3,347
State or local grant aid
72%
$1,656
Institutional grant aid
23%
–
Loan aid
20%
$4,327
STUDENT BODY
ENROLLMENT
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN
Enrolled
28,600
44%
56%
Estimated undergraduates enrolled
22,149
Estimated graduates enrolled
6,469
Undergraduates 24 years old
72%
Undergraduates 25 – 65 years old
25%
GRADUATION RATE
Total
41%
Men
37%
Women
44%
Bachelor’s degree – 4 years
12%
Bachelor’s degree – 5 years
31%
Bachelor’s degree – 6 years
41%
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
In-state
$3,826
$4,201
$4,613
$5,097
10.5%
Out-of-state
$13,733
$15,011
$15,708
$17,437
11.0%
Books and supplies
$850
$850
$850
$1,000
17.6%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board
$8,857
$9,288
$9,810
$10,456
6.6%
Other
$2,500
$2,500
$2,500
$2,570
2.8%
Off Campus
Room and board
$8,370
$8,880
$9,020
$10,100
12.0%
Other
$3,900
$3,900
$3,900
$4,330
11.0%
Off Campus with Family
Other
$3,900
$3,900
$3,900
$4,330
11.0%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
On Campus
$16,033
$16,839
$17,773
$19,123
7.6%
Off Campus
$16,946
$17,831
$18,383
$20,527
11.7%
Off Campus with Family
$8,576
$8,951
$9,363
$10,427
11.4%
Out-of-state
On Campus
$25,940
$27,649
$28,868
$31,463
9.0%
Off Campus
$26,853
$28,641
$29,478
$32,867
11.5%
Off Campus with Family
$18,483
$19,761
$20,458
$22,767
11.3%
Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$60
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
7,800
3,584
4,216
Percent admitted
78%
75%
80%
Percent admitted who enrolled
53%
56%
51%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
Completion of college-preparatory program
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
SAT
2,424
75%
ACT
1,175
36%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
- Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading
440
560
SAT Math
450
580
ACT Composite
19
24
ACT English
18
24
ACT Math
18
25
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
12/1/1964 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) – Clinical training programs at the master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
11/1/2007 –
Pre-Accredited
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) – Professional schools
7/1/2000 –
Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Didactic Program in Dietetics
4/1/2001 –
Accredited
Dietetics (DIETI) – Dietetic Internship
4/24/2009 –
Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) – Professional programs for the physical therapist
11/1/2000 –
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
10/7/2005 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
4/25/2009 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
4/25/2009 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) – Programs for radiographers
7/1/1968 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) – Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist
4/30/1980 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1988 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1981 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1992 –
Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) – Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
1/1/1983 –
Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (NUR) – Baccalaureate program
12/1/1974 –
Accredited
Nursing (MNUR) – Master’s program
3/1/1990 –
Accredited