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UNLV acceptance rate
The acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 96.3% for fall 2023. Out of 12,232 applicants, 11,774 were admitted and 4,583 enrolled.
The application numbers
| Figure | Fall 2023 |
|---|---|
| Applicants, fall 2023 | 12,232 |
| Admitted, fall 2023 | 11,774 |
| Acceptance rate, fall 2023 | 96.3% |
| Admitted students who enrolled, fall 2023 | 4,583 |
How this rate compares
Against the Nevada pilot school average of 90.8%, the rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 5.5 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Against the national pilot school average of 53.0%, the rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 43.3 points higher, which means a larger share of applicants were admitted.
Averages here are simple averages across the pilot schools that publish a rate, 2 schools in Nevada and 235 schools nationwide on this site.
What the acceptance rate does and does not mean
The acceptance rate is the share of applicants who were offered a place. It is worked out by dividing the number of students admitted by the number who applied, for fall 2023.
A low rate means many more people applied than the school could admit. It does not by itself prove that a school is better, that teaching is stronger, or that graduates earn more. Some schools draw very large applicant pools because applying is free or simple, and some excellent schools admit a large share of a smaller, well matched pool.
A high rate does not mean admission is automatic. Schools still set entry requirements, and popular programs inside a school can be far harder to enter than the overall rate suggests. The rate also says nothing about cost. Read it beside the total cost, the average net price, and the outcomes on the cost page for University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Similar schools to compare
- University of Nevada-Reno, Reno, Nevada. Total cost $29,264 for one year.
- California State University-Fresno, Fresno, California. Total cost $23,750 for one year.
- San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California. Total cost $30,456 for one year.
- University of Maine, Orono, Maine. Total cost $28,572 for one year.
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at UNLV?
The acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 96.3% for fall 2023. It is the number admitted, 11,774, divided by the number who applied, 12,232.
How many students apply to UNLV each year?
In fall 2023, 12,232 students applied to University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 11,774 were admitted, and 4,583 admitted students enrolled.
How selective is UNLV compared with other schools in Nevada?
The average acceptance rate across the pilot schools in Nevada that publish a rate is 90.8%, and the national average across the pilot schools on this site is 53.0%. The rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 96.3%.
Does a low acceptance rate mean a school is better?
No. A low rate means far more people applied than the school could admit. It says nothing on its own about teaching quality, cost, or graduate earnings, which is why this site prints the rate beside cost and outcomes figures.
How much does UNLV cost?
The total cost for one year at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is $26,504 for in state students. The cost page on this site breaks that total into tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other expenses.
What is the graduation rate at UNLV?
The graduation rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 50%, measuring the share of a starting cohort that finished within one and a half times the normal program length.
Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, United States Department of Education. Admissions figures are for fall 2023. See the methodology page for full detail.