At a glance
Average net price
$10,359
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
50.5%
Admission rate
96%
Undergrad size
24,622
In-state tuition
$9,748
Out-of-state tuition
$27,411
Cost of attendance
$19,638
Median earnings (10y)
$55,037
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,094
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 79.2%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
24 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (27%), business (22%), stem (17%).
- STEM17%
- Health7%
- Business22%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences27%
- Trades & services11%
- Business21.7%~5,353 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology10.6%~2,605 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education8.1%~2,004 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,829 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~1,805 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~1,490 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences5.5%~1,349 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~1,234 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~1,229 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science4.9%~1,197 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering4.9%~1,197 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication3.1%~771 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~522 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.6%~391 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~372 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture1.3%~310 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~300 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~130 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Science tech0.5%~130 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~121 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.4%~111 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.2%~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 887 | $39,615 | $19,003 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 859 | $29,390 | $20,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 638 | $33,653 | $20,484 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 471 | $44,021 | $24,913 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 464 | $26,952 | $21,102 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 456 | $71,477 | $19,733 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 455 | $21,244 | $21,376 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 440 | $35,346 | $20,624 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 330 | $49,951 | $18,159 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 329 | $54,877 | $21,012 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 301 | $36,656 | $19,677 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 290 | $50,656 | — |
| Law. | First professional | 272 | $68,344 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 260 | $38,721 | $15,047 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 238 | $45,691 | $17,910 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 212 | $59,374 | $20,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 185 | $23,693 | $23,008 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 181 | $33,589 | $21,083 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 179 | $38,843 | $21,686 |
| Dentistry. | First professional | 167 | $115,835 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 164 | $64,298 | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 157 | $46,949 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 155 | $48,838 | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 146 | $21,455 | $18,500 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 137 | $64,674 | $22,763 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 134 | $42,891 | $19,053 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 131 | $26,437 | $29,719 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | 131 | $81,563 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 130 | $56,934 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 128 | $86,908 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 124 | $35,837 | $20,300 |
| Medicine. | First professional | 121 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 120 | $66,229 | $22,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 112 | $35,427 | $22,750 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 111 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 107 | $29,212 | $15,379 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Master's | 106 | $76,060 | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 100 | $59,271 | — |
| Data Processing. | Bachelor's | 98 | $52,631 | $21,750 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 97 | $29,759 | $19,657 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a very large institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 24,622 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Psychology, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Nevada-Las Vegas — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $10,359 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $9,748 for in-state students and $27,411 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $19,638 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 50.5%, a above-average completion outcome. 79.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $55,037 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Nevada-Las Vegas confers degrees and certificates across 24 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Psychology, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (27% of credentials), business (22% of credentials), stem (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepts 96% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,094.
Location & campus
Set in Las Vegas, Nevada (city), University of Nevada-Las Vegas draws students from across Nevada and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Q.How much does University of Nevada-Las Vegas cost?
The average net price at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is $10,359 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $19,638.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas has a 6-year graduation rate of 50.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas admits 96% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduate earns $55,037 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
Published tuition is $9,748 in-state and $27,411 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Nevada-Las Vegas located?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, Nevada (ZIP 89154).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Nevada-Las Vegas at their official website.