University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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UNLV at a Glance

Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$5,808
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,437
Room & Board:
$13,330
Average Financial Aid:
$6,037
Full-Time Undergrads:
16,391
Part-Time Undergrads:
6,317
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.unlv.edu
Admissions Website:
www.unlv.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
financialaid.unlv.edu
Application Deadline:
July 20
Acceptance Rate:
78 %
Admission Difficulty:
Easy
Average SAT Scores:
890–1140
Average ACT Scores:
19–24

Best Things

  • Lied Library.
  • The variety and amount of activities available around campus.
  • The Recreation and Wellness Center.
  • Rebel Recycling, and the school’s efforts to be eco-friendly.
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • The Las Vegas heat.
  • The lack of parking, especially when the rodeo is in town.
  • The long walk between classes.
  • Camaraderie and school spirit is low.
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Education
  • Business
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Finance and Accounting
  • More majors . . .

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

UNLV is an up-and-coming school. In the past few years alone, the University has made great strides with its academics and facilities. The Boyd School of Law ranks high nationally, even though only having been in existence ten years. UNLV just opened its doors in Singapore where students from the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration can attend for a year of study abroad. In the Entertainment Capital of the World, UNLV offers the Entertainment Engineering and Design Program where disciplines in engineering and the fine arts are interwoven to help create the spectacular shows on the Strip. The College of Business is one of the 6 percent of business colleges in the world to be accredited by the Association of the Advance Collegiate Schools Business, representing the highest standard of achievement for business schools and management education. It’s also one of the select few business schools to receive the dual accreditation for both the college and accounting program.

The faculty members are not only known for being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and as a Pulitzer Prize finalist, but many still work in their field and are willing to help a confused student in need and propel them into the real world with as much knowledge as possible. Though there may be the bad egg here or there, UNLV is filled with caring and helpful faculty and staff members who actually believe that they are there for the students. The facilities at UNLV have been revamped and built from the ground up to provide innovative, new technologies for the student body. The Science and Engineering building helps the university to move forward with research and The Lied Library and Recreation and Wellness Center are student favorites.

Located in a large city, UNLV has an advantage to offer its students, faculty, and staff—opportunity. With Las Vegas overflowing with residents and expensive housing, business is booming. And because Las Vegas is such a transient city, jobs, internships, and other career advancement opportunities are almost always available—and in all types of career paths. With the credentials and the sheer possibilities UNLV and Las Vegas present, students tend to have a sweet spot in their hearts for this place.
 

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Diversity at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

diverdownc

'14

Hospitality and Tourism Management

4.2
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Open to All

They seem to focus on being inclusive of all races and ethnicities.

Feb 08, 2012

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Majors at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

btewalt

'14

Sociology

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Program Satisfaction

I wouldn't change a thing about my school decision, I would definitely do it again if i had the chance. My career goal is to be a flight attendant or a social worker, something involving service to others. I am a bit concerned with the job market right now, but i chose a good major that opens opportunities for many different jobs.

Feb 07, 2012

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Inside Scoop at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

btewalt

'14

Sociology

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UNLV Campus Life

There are always things going on outside of the Student Union to participate in. We have movie nights, lots of crafts; card making, frame decorating. We celebrate Halloween and decorate pumpkins...they provide lots of activities to get involved in. We also have a lot of guest speakers, and even step shows!

Feb 07, 2012

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Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

Major: Marketing/Film minor

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