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Students attend UNLV in Las Vegas, Nevada, a medium-sized city. The school is a public institution. UNLV degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality.
UNLV is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 580.
UNLV has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 28,134 students at UNLV (as of 2005).
The school offers students meal plans. UNLV values student athletics, and belongs to the Mountain West Conference.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Nevada - Las Vegas
4505 S Maryland Pky
Las Vegas, NV 89154
General Phone: (702) 895-3011
Admissions Phone: (702) 895-3443
Financial Aid Phone: (702) 895-3424
http://www.unlv.edu
UNLV awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 810 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, special ed, educational administration, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, early childhood education, health teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 660 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, MIS, international business, human resources, financial management, ... |
| Hospitality | 396 | hospitality management |
| Liberal Arts | 372 | English, political science, history, sociology, economics, social services, anthropology, Spanish language, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 269 | psychology, educational psychology, physical therapy |
| Media | 235 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 158 | social work, public administration, human services, public policy analysis |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 153 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 135 | registered nursing |
| Law | 127 | law |
| Science | 126 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geological and earth sciences, geology, physics, hydrology and water resources, chemistry courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 123 | exercise science, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer, nutrition sciences, parks and recreation management, sports and fitness management |
| Engineering | 122 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, transportation engineering, biomedical engineering |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 69 | computer science, computer engineering |
| Music | 62 | music |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 58 | radiographyer, nuclear medical tech, medical lab tech, radiation therapist |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 58 | drama, dance, theatre design, acting |
| Architecture And Planning | 57 | architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 51 | film studies |
| Art Studies | 40 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 23 | mathematics |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 22 | construction management, real estate |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 18 | culinary arts services |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | health care administration |
| Fine Arts | 18 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 16 | environmental studies |
| Medicine | 12 | medical physics, public health, gerontology |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | philosophy |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | science tech |
Number of programs and degrees for UNLV in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,103 | 83 |
| Master's degree | 895 | 49 |
| First-professional degree | 127 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 37 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 32 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 18 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 1 |
In 2005, UNLV had a total enrollment of 28,134 students (21,987 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 57% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nevada | 75% |
| California | 7% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
UNLV offers campus housing for 2,000 of its 21,987 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Las Vegas, Nevada for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nevada Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,042 | 5,681 | 81% | 3,271 | 58% |
| Men | 3,135 | 2,474 | 79% | 1,422 | 57% |
| Women | 3,907 | 3,207 | 82% | 1,849 | 58% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 58% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 44% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (702) 895-3443
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,566 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,033 |
| Room and board | $ 8,326 |
| Room charge | $ 5,278 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,048 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,420 |
Financial Aid:
UNLV participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 256900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (702) 895-3424
UNLV has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 321 | 121 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 135 | 87 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 96 | 73 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 36 | $125,075 | 7 | $108,417 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 15 | $95,133 | 14 | $89,028 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $74,465 | 10 | $74,604 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 68 | $105,906 | 32 | $87,883 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 161 | $99,115 | 38 | $99,148 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 137 | $74,509 | 71 | $71,169 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 156 | $59,169 | 94 | $63,313 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 21 | $46,419 | 32 | $49,008 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 475 | $76,569 | 235 | $69,533 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mountain West Conference |
| Basketball | Mountain West Conference |
| Baseball | Mountain West Conference |
| Track | Mountain West Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 173 | 115 | 288 |
| Football | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 10 | 14 | 24 |
| Track | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 48 | 83 | 131 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Interior Architecture
Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health/Medical Physics
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Nutrition Sciences
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Hydrology and Water Resources Science
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UNLV Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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