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Las Vegas, NV · Henderson, NV
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Nevada State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $10,359/yr | $14,068/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,526/yr | $11,438/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,450 | $19,691 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $8,537/yr | $13,084/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,606/yr | $16,002/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,513/yr | $17,757/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $15,905/yr | $21,125/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $206/mo | $209/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,628/yr | $11,819/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,478/yr | $13,587/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,240/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,372/yr | $4,559/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $19,638/yr | $23,718/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,748/yr | $6,765/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $27,411/yr | $21,833/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 40% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 26% | 13% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 96% | 87% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1010–1240 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1094 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–25 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–25 · Math 16–24 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 12,232 | 1,733 |
| Students accepted | 11,774 | 1,493 |
| Students who enrolled | 4,583 | 519 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 39% | 35% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 11% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 67% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 51% | 34% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,037/yr | $53,166/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $31,740–$80,999 | $31,534–$82,547 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 54% | 41% |
| White students graduating | 52% | 27% |
| Black students graduating | 38% | 42% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 47% | 35% |
| Asian students graduating | 60% | 36% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,865/yr | $47,092/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 26% | 17% |
| Pell students who graduate | 46% | 32% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 30% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 28% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,396/yr | $47,968/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Education 10% · Psychology 10% | Health Professions 43% · Education 17% · Psychology 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Health Professions — 43% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | Education — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 7% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Dentistry — $113,164/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $85,585/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 4.5% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 24,622 | 3,762 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,779 | 85 |
| Average professor pay | $13,197/mo | $9,521/mo |
| Full-time professors | 99% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $34,261 | $31,752 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Henderson, NV |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1957 | 2002 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Men | 44% | 21% |
| Women | 56% | 79% |
| White students | 24% | 23% |
| Black students | 9.4% | 9.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 36% | 48% |
| Asian students | 17% | 10% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 6.2% |
| Other / not reported | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 42% | 49% |
| Part-time students | 19% | 41% |
| Students age 25+ | 18% | 24% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,939/yr | $5,897/yr |
| Endowment | $418.2M | $1.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,740 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | No | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,232/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $5,984/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 15 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 418 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $11.6M | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $74.8M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $77.3M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $1.9M | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.