University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Admissions
Interested in attending University of Nevada, Las Vegas?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Nevada, Las Vegas, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into University of Nevada, Las Vegas?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, UNLV accepted 86% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 13,696 people applied and 11,774 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Nevada, Las Vegas:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 35% ended up enrolling at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into University of Nevada, Las Vegas by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things UNLV considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Nevada, Las Vegas?
Grades
21% of freshmen who attended UNLV were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 48% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
UNLV is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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