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Las Vegas, NV · Reno, NV
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | University of Nevada-Reno | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $10,359/yr | $15,927/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $8,526/yr | $12,674/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,450 | $18,922 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $8,537/yr | $13,125/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $10,606/yr | $14,537/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $13,513/yr | $18,317/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $15,905/yr | $21,646/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $206/mo | $201/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,628/yr | $14,496/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,478/yr | $14,286/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,240/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,372/yr | $2,940/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $19,638/yr | $25,786/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,748/yr | $9,578/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $27,411/yr | $27,720/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 40% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 26% | 24% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 96% | 74% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1010–1240 | 1060–1290 |
| SAT average | 1094 | 1132 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–25 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–25 · Math 16–24 | English 18–26 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 12,232 | 10,142 |
| Students accepted | 11,774 | 8,652 |
| Students who enrolled | 4,583 | 3,421 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 39% | 40% |
| 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) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 51% | 61% |
| Freshmen who come back | 79% | 80% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,037/yr | $60,614/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $31,740–$80,999 | $38,752–$87,156 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 54% | 60% |
| White students graduating | 52% | 64% |
| Black students graduating | 38% | 53% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 47% | 54% |
| Asian students graduating | 60% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,865/yr | $49,182/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 26% | 42% |
| Pell students who graduate | 46% | 54% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 59% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 59% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,396/yr | $54,896/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Education 10% · Psychology 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Health Professions 14% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 7% of degrees | Engineering — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Dentistry — $113,164/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $149,415/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 18% | 28% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 24,622 | 15,599 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 5,779 | 3,907 |
| Average professor pay | $13,197/mo | $13,293/mo |
| Full-time professors | 99% | 98% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $34,261 | $48,103 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Las Vegas, NV | Reno, NV |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1957 | 1874 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Men | 44% | 46% |
| Women | 56% | 54% |
| White students | 24% | 50% |
| Black students | 9.4% | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 36% | 25% |
| Asian students | 17% | 8% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 9.7% |
| Other / not reported | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 42% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 19% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 18% | 8.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,939/yr | $14,669/yr |
| Endowment | $418.2M | $560.1M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,740 | 3,291 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,232/yr | $7,444/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,984/yr | $6,297/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 418 | 403 |
| Athletic scholarships | $11.6M | $9.7M |
| Athletics budget | $74.8M | $53.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $77.3M | $53.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $1.9M | $988,595 |
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.