University of Nevada-Las Vegas

www.unlv.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,747

3.93% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$11,834

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

4.95%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

81%

13,256 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

31,142

73.4% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

44.4%

1,648 Graduates

About

University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a higher education institution located in Clark County, NV. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Nevada-Las Vegas were General Hospitality Management (520 degrees awarded), General Psychology (368 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (268 degrees).

In 2020, 5,992 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. 60.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,118 degrees), 1.39 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1519 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is $7,747, which is $−20,816 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is $7,747, which is $−20,816 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,834.

In 2020, 75% of undergraduate students attending University of Nevada-Las Vegas received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,747

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of Nevada-Las Vegas was $7,747. The cost of tuition at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is $−20,816 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Nevada-Las Vegas (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,834

2020 Value

4.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of Nevada-Las Vegas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,834. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of Nevada-Las Vegas grew by 4.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Nevada-Las Vegas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,445

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Nevada-Las Vegas was of $10,445 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of room and board increased by 1.49% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Nevada-Las Vegas (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

31%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at University of Nevada-Las Vegas received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 17.2% with respect to 2019, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Nevada-Las Vegas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.95%

2018 Default Rate

249

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of Nevada-Las Vegas was 4.95%, which represents 249 out of the 5030 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Nevada-Las Vegas received 13,256 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 4.21% annual growth. Out of those 13,256 applicants, 10,740 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 81% acceptance rate.

There were 31,142 students enrolled at University of Nevada-Las Vegas in 2020, and 24% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Nevada-Las Vegas has an overall enrollment yield of 41.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

10,740

Accepted Out of 13,256

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Nevada-Las Vegas was 81% (10,740 admissions from 13,256 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 80.7%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 4.21%, while admissions grew by 4.64%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Nevada-Las Vegas (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

24%

Submission Percentage

1,022

Scores Submitted

24% of enrolled first-time students at University of Nevada-Las Vegas in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Nevada-Las Vegas has a total enrollment of 31,142 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 22,861 students and the part-time enrollment is 8,281. This means that 73.4% of students enrolled at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.8% White, 29.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 10.4% Two or More Races, 8.01% Black or African American, 0.803% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.27% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Nevada-Las Vegas in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (19.9%), followed by White Female (15.4%) and White Male (12.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.4%), followed by White Male (19.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, both undergraduate and graduate, is 31,142 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 22,861 and the part-time enrollment is 8,281. This means that 73.4% of students enrolled at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are enrolled full-time compared with 76.5% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Nevada-Las Vegas (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2020 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (85%), University of Nevada-Las Vegas had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Nevada-Las Vegas (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
9,607
Hispanic or Latino
9,289
Asian
4,876

The enrolled student population at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 30.8% White, 29.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.7% Asian, 10.4% Two or More Races, 8.01% Black or African American, 0.803% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.27% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 50% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.69% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 397 students (1.27%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 1230 more women than men received degrees from University of Nevada-Las Vegas. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is white (2,118 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1519 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is General Hospitality Management (520 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (368 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (268 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (271 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (62 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (260 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,796,550 people), Secondary school teachers (391,757 people), Education administrators (295,748 people), Social workers, all other (249,480 people), and Other managers (199,582 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (271 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (62 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (260 degrees), Education (772 degrees), and Psychology (406 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are Surgeons, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Dentists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are Elementary & secondary schools (3,020,260 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (386,905 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (348,700 people), Individual & family services (252,884 people), and Outpatient care centers (233,651 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Nevada-Las Vegas.

Most Common

General Hospitality Management
520 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
368 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
268 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Nevada-Las Vegas was General Hospitality Management with 520 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Nevada-Las Vegas according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,381

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

3,611

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 2,381 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, which is 0.659 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,611).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Nevada-Las Vegas by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 202 degrees were awarded to men at University of Nevada-Las Vegas in General Hospitality Management, which is 0.558 times less than the 362 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 362 degrees were awarded to women at University of Nevada-Las Vegas in General Hospitality Management, which is 1.79 times more than the 202 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

13%

100% Completion Time

43%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 13% of students graduating from University of Nevada-Las Vegas completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 43% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is Female and Asian (60.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.667% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,118 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,519 degrees awarded
Asian
866 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is white (2,118 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1519 degrees).

2.25% of degree recipients (135 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
1,259 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
956 degrees awarded
White Male
859 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is white female (1,259 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (956 degrees).

Operations

University of Nevada-Las Vegas has an endowment valued at nearly $307M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $13.4M (4.38%), compared to the 3.43% average return ($10.5M on $307M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2020, University of Nevada-Las Vegas had a total salary expenditure of $862M. University of Nevada-Las Vegas employs 306 Professors, 247 Associate professors, and 207 No academic ranks. Most academics at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are Male Professors (225), Male Associate professors(144), and Female No academic ranks (116).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are: Business and Financial Operations, with 467 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 384 employees, and Service with 356 employees.

Endowment

$307M

2020 Endowment

23.1%

growth from 2019

University of Nevada-Las Vegas has an endowment valued at about $307M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Nevada-Las Vegas grew 23.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $0 approximately the same as than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Nevada-Las Vegas (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$42.8M - Federal
$23.9M - State
$471k - Local

As of 2020, University of Nevada-Las Vegas received $42.8M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $23.9M from state grants and contracts, and $471k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$407M

2020 Salaries

4.1%

growth from 2019

In 2020, University of Nevada-Las Vegas paid a median of $407M in salaries, which represents 47.2% of their overall expenditure ($862M) and a 4.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.79% growth from 2018 and a 22.6% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 238M (42.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$106M

Instructional Salaries

1,026

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of Nevada-Las Vegas paid a total of $106M to 1,026 employees working as instructors, which represents 26% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $70.3M (29.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

306 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

467 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Nevada-Las Vegas were Professor with 306 employees; Associate professor with 247 employees; and Associate professor with 207 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Nevada-Las Vegas were Business and Financial Operations with 467 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 384 employees; and Service with 356 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Nevada-Las Vegas was Male Professor with 225 employees, Male Associate professor with 144 employees, and Female No academic rank with 116 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.