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Things to do near University of Nevada-Las Vegas
UNLV student guide: campus events and game days, $10,359 average net price, 51% graduation rate, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus.
Fast facts about UNLV
- Founded
- 1957
- Teams
- UNLV Rebels
- Mascot
- Hey Reb!
- Division
- NCAA Division I
More history on Wikipedia. Facts from Wikidata.
Around campus
Landmarks at UNLV
Game-day venues, museums, stages and libraries worth a visit, on or right next to campus.
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Library
Architecture Studies Library
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What's on at UNLV
Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
Latest videos
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By the numbers
UNLV at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates24,622
Admitted96%
Average net price$10,359per year, after aid
Total cost$19,638per year, before aid
Graduation rate51%
Return for year two79%
Median earnings$55,03710 years after starting
Median debt$19,450at graduation
Students per teacher19 to 1
Average SAT1094
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Most popular majors
- Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree · 447 reported graduates$29,390median pay a year after
- Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's Degree · 425 reported graduates$39,615median pay a year after
- Criminal Justice and CorrectionsBachelor's Degree · 308 reported graduates$33,653median pay a year after
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's Degree · 264 reported graduates$44,021median pay a year after
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree · 245 reported graduates$26,952median pay a year after
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
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Questions students ask about UNLV
How much does University of Nevada-Las Vegas cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,359 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $19,638 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
51% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 79% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
96% of applicants are admitted; the average SAT score is 1094. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
Psychology, General (bachelor's degree), Hospitality Administration/Management (bachelor's degree), Criminal Justice and Corrections (bachelor's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do University of Nevada-Las Vegas students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $55,037. Source: College Scorecard.
When was University of Nevada-Las Vegas founded?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas was founded in 1957. Source: Wikidata.
What is there to see at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
Landmarks at UNLV include Thomas & Mack Center (arena), Cox Pavilion (arena), Earl Wilson Stadium (stadium), Architecture Studies Library (library), Lied Library (library).
Where is University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
4505 S Maryland Pky, Las Vegas, NV, about 7 miles from North Las Vegas.
More colleges near North Las Vegas
Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.