University of Nevada

Location and Affiliation:

University of Nevada is located in Las Vegas, population 258,736.
Affiliation: Public.

Population:

Univ. of Nevada’s enrollment is 15,570 students on campus with 6213 part-time.

• 56% female
• 8% black
• 1% Asian
• 4% international
• 1% American Indian
• 11% Hispanic

81% of applicants are admitted.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:20

Academic Level:

• University of Nevada is a Level 3 school
• ACT/SAT Optional
• The average high school GPA is 3.3
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is English 17-23, Math 17-24, Composite 18-24
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 440-560, Math 450-580, Composite 890-1140

Most Popular Majors:

• Business/Marketing/Management 34%
• Communications 7%
• Security and Protective Services 7%
• Education 15%
• Social Sciences/History 7%
• Parks and Recreation 5%
• Psychology 5%
• Visual and Performing Arts 5%

Graduates:

38% graduate after 6 years. Freshman return at a rate of 72%

Application:

• Admission fee is $60
• The regular application deadline is April 1
• The financial aid deadline is February 1

Generosity:

Average need met is 72%.

Features:

The University of Nevada was established in 1957. Credit courses available at Nellis Air Force Base. The campus holds a National Super Computing Center for Energy and Environment, natural history museum, arboretum, international gambling institute, professional practice school for teachers.

Contact:

University of Nevada Admissions 1-702-774-8658.

Learn more about Univ. of Nevada. http://www.unlv.edu