Getting in
For Fall 2025, 15,271 first-year students applied to UNLV, 12,820 were admitted and 4,719 enrolled: an acceptance rate of 83.9%.
Source: UNLV Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C1. Read Oct 1, 2026.
By school or major. UNLV's Common Data Set reports one first-year acceptance rate for the whole university, with no rate by college or major.
Source: UNLV Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Early plans. UNLV has no early decision or early action plan. Its November 15 priority deadline is for financial aid and scholarship consideration, not an early admission round.
Source: UNLV Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections C21 and C22. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Majors
82 majors across 11 schools. Every bachelor's degree in UNLV's official Degrees Directory, grouped by the college or school that offers it, with the degree it leads to. A degree two colleges share appears under both. Minors, certificates and graduate programs are left out.
Lee Business School12
- Business Administration, Accounting (Bachelor of Science)
- Business Administration, Economics (Bachelor of Science)
- Business Administration, Entrepreneurship (Bachelor of Science)
- Business Administration, Finance (Bachelor of Science)
- Business Administration, Information Systems (Bachelor of Science)
- Business Administration, Insurance and Risk Management (Bachelor of Science)
- Business Administration, International Business (Bachelor of Science)
- Business Administration, Management (Bachelor of Science)
- Business Administration, Marketing (Bachelor of Science)
- Business Administration, Real Estate (Bachelor of Science)
- Cybersecurity (Bachelor of Science)
- Economics (Bachelor of Arts)
Source: UNLV Degrees Directory, Lee Business School (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Education5
- Early Childhood Education (Bachelor of Science)
- Elementary Education (Bachelor of Science)
- Human Services (Bachelor of Science)
- Secondary Education (Bachelor of Science)
- Special Education (Bachelor of Science)
Source: UNLV Degrees Directory, College of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering11
- Civil Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
- Computer Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
- Computer Science (Bachelor of Arts)
- Computer Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Construction Management (Bachelor of Science)
- Cybersecurity (Bachelor of Science)
- Electrical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
- Engineering Technology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Entertainment Engineering and Design (Bachelor of Science)
- Entertainment Technology and Design (Bachelor of Science)
- Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor of Science in Engineering)
Source: UNLV Degrees Directory, Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Fine Arts17
- Architecture (Bachelor of Science)
- Art (Bachelor of Arts)
- Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Art History (Bachelor of Arts)
- Audio Production (Bachelor of Arts)
- Creative Practice (Bachelor of Art)
- Dance (Bachelor of Fine Arts)
- Entertainment Engineering and Design (Bachelor of Science)
- Entertainment Technology and Design (Bachelor of Science)
- Film (Bachelor of Arts)
- Graphic Design and Media (Bachelor of Science)
- Interior Architecture and Design (Bachelor of Science)
- Jazz and Commercial Music (Bachelor of Music)
- Landscape Architecture (Bachelor of Landscape Architecture)
- Music (Bachelor of Arts)
- Music (Bachelor of Music)
- Theatre Arts (Bachelor of Arts)
Source: UNLV Degrees Directory, College of Fine Arts (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
William F. Harrah College of Hospitality2
- Hospitality Management (Bachelor of Science)
- Sport Hospitality Management (Bachelor of Science)
Source: UNLV Degrees Directory, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Integrated Health Sciences5
- Applied Health Sciences (Bachelor of Science)
- Comprehensive Medical Imaging (Bachelor of Science)
- Health Physics (Bachelor of Science)
- Kinesiology (Bachelor of Science)
- Nutrition Sciences (Bachelor of Science)
Source: UNLV Degrees Directory, School of Integrated Health Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Liberal Arts12
- Anthropology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Children's Behavioral Health Psychology (Bachelor of Science)
- English (Bachelor of Arts)
- General Studies in Liberal Arts (Bachelor of Arts)
- History (Bachelor of Arts)
- Interdisciplinary Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Neuroscience (Bachelor of Science)
- Philosophy (Bachelor of Arts)
- Political Science (Bachelor of Arts)
- Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)
- Sociology (Bachelor of Arts)
- World Languages & Cultures (Bachelor of Arts)
Source: UNLV Degrees Directory, College of Liberal Arts (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Nursing1
- Nursing (Bachelor of Science)
Source: UNLV Degrees Directory, School of Nursing (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
School of Public Health2
- Healthcare Administration (Bachelor of Science)
- Public Health (Bachelor of Science)
Source: UNLV Degrees Directory, School of Public Health (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
College of Sciences10
- Biochemistry (Bachelor of Science)
- Biological Sciences (Bachelor of Science)
- Chemistry (Bachelor of Arts)
- Chemistry (Bachelor of Science)
- Earth and Environmental Science (Bachelor of Science)
- General Science (Bachelor of Science)
- Geology (Bachelor of Science)
- Mathematics (Bachelor of Arts)
- Mathematics (Bachelor of Science)
- Physics (Bachelor of Science)
Source: UNLV Degrees Directory, College of Sciences (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Greenspun College of Urban Affairs5
- Communication Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Criminal Justice (Bachelor of Arts)
- Journalism and Media Studies (Bachelor of Arts)
- Public Policy and Leadership (Bachelor of Science)
- Social Work (Bachelor of Social Work)
Source: UNLV Degrees Directory, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Deadlines for Fall 2027
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
| Plan | Apply by | Decision | Binding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priority deadline for financial aid and scholarships | November 15 | not published | No |
| Fall application deadline | June 1 | not published | No |
For priority consideration for institutional grants and scholarships and an early aid estimate, you must be admitted and have your financial aid applications done by November 15. The application fee is $60, and UNLV takes its own application or the Common App with no preference. UNLV does not publish decision dates.
Source: UNLV Admissions, First-Year Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Testing
For students applying in fall 2026, entering fall 2027
Test scores are not required for admission or scholarship consideration, but UNLV encourages them for course placement. You meet the admission requirement with a 3.0 GPA in 13 core units (4 English, 3 math, 3 social science, 3 natural science), or an SAT of 1120 (reading and writing plus math), or an ACT composite of 22, or a Nevada Advanced or College and Career Ready high school diploma.
Source: UNLV Admissions, First-Year Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
The Common Data Set also marks the SAT or ACT as not required for fall 2027 applicants, but considered if submitted.
Source: UNLV Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), section C8. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Applying next year?
For students applying in fall 2027, entering fall 2028
Not announced yet. When we checked UNLV's admission pages on October 1, 2026, we found no announced changes for fall 2028 entry. The deadlines and rules above are for fall 2027 entry.
Source: UNLV Admissions, First-Year Students (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Cost, and what families paid after aid
The published cost of a year at UNLV, 2026-2027:
| Item | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,374 | $27,287 |
| Required fees | $1,105 | $1,105 |
| Housing (on campus) | $7,170 | $7,170 |
| Food (on-campus meal plan) | $6,024 | $6,024 |
| Books and supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| Transportation | $1,310 | $1,310 |
| Other expenses | $4,516 | $4,516 |
| Total | $30,739 | $48,652 |
For a first-year, full-time undergraduate living on campus, fall and spring.
Source: UNLV Common Data Set 2025-2026 (opens in a new tab), sections G1 and G5. Read Oct 1, 2026.
Average net price per year, by family income, 2023-24:
| Family income | Paid after grants |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $8,526 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $8,537 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,606 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,513 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,905 |
| All incomes | $10,359 |
What first-year, full-time, in-state students who received federal aid paid after grants and scholarships, by family income, in 2023-24, the latest year the Department of Education publishes. Your own price comes from UNLV's aid offer.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education (opens in a new tab). Read Oct 1, 2026.
Similar schools
Chosen for how close each is to University of Nevada, Las Vegas on acceptance rate, public or private, location and majors offered.
University of Nevada, RenoReno, NV · Public83.1% admitted$15,927 average net price
Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO · Public88.6% admitted$21,279 average net price
University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM · Public80% admitted$15,489 average net price
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT · Public90.1% admitted$16,200 average net price
University of ArizonaTucson, AZ · Public83.5% admitted$16,674 average net price
Admitted: each school's latest first-year acceptance rate, so the year can differ from school to school; each school's page names its year and source. Average net price: what federal aid recipients paid per year after grants, 2023-24, and the in-state figure for a public university.