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Quick StatsStudent-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Average Course Load
15 credits
Faculty with Terminal Degree
88 %
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As always, college is what you make of it. You can scrape by with a C learning virtually nothing, or you can try your best for the highest grades you can get, which is rewarding. Most instructors are, for the most part, friendly, approachable, and willing to help students with any problems. As in any school, there are a few instructors that are teaching purely for the résumé enhancer, but these teachers are few and far between. Regardless, even these instructors are accessible for help. UNLV has many teachers who are, or have been, professionals in the field they are teaching, which is helpful because they can teach from experience, not just from a textbook. These people provide great role models for the students eagerly (or fearfully) awaiting their entry into the ominous real world. They also make good résumé references, especially because they are respected in the field they are teaching—usually. Officials at UNLV have recently taken on the role of turning UNLV into a research university, with the goal of becoming a Doctoral/Research Extensive institution by 2010. They’ve made recent steps toward this with the addition of the desert research program and new science facilities. Eventually, UNLV will be rid of remedial classes, bringing the school closer to its research-oriented goal. However, as the classes are a large source of income for the University, the transition might take a while. Students Speak Out
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Some of our teachers are good, and...
Some of our teachers are good, and some are awful, but I imagine that’s how it is at most campuses. The biology department is horrible. The classes are interesting, depending on the teacher. |
UNLVAmanda says: University of Nevada - Las Vegas 2014 Other |
I know of a lot of people who came...
I know of a lot of people who came to UNLV for the Millennium Scholarship and pay in-state tuition—this is a very affordable option. If you are an out-of-state student, there are scholarships available as well, such as the Western Undergraduate Exchange Program. You can also apply for residency after you have lived in Vegas for a 12-month period. I’m from California, and I’m in the WUE, so I pay less for UNLV as an out-of-state student than I would at a UC or Cal State school. I’m not only going to school for cheaper, I’m getting a very great education as well.
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UNLVAmanda says: University of Nevada - Las Vegas 2014 Other |
As far as class sizes go, most of...
As far as class sizes go, most of my classes are smaller than my classes in high school were. There's an average of 30 people per class, with very limited large lecture hall classes. The larger classes are usually classes in the 100-200 level, and once you move into the upper division, they are a lot smaller and have an intimate environment that promotes classroom discussion. What's great about these small class sizes is most of my professors know me on a first-name basis, so I'm not just another number. While some people think this is a negative, you ultimately learn more this way and get more out of each class you take.
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UNLVAmanda says: University of Nevada - Las Vegas 2014 Other |
What's great about UNLV's...
What's great about UNLV's professors is that they are always easily accessible. They are required to have weekly office hours and if you can't make it during those given times, they are usually great about scheduling appointments. When you e-mail a professor, they are required to respond within 24 hours.
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UNLVAmanda says: University of Nevada - Las Vegas 2014 Other |
I'm in the Hotel College, and I've...
I'm in the Hotel College, and I've been very satisfied with my education thus far. I'm a Meeting and Event Management major, so I've gotten a great experience studying in the "world’s greatest laboratory." All of my professors have been out in the field and are very accomplished in the industry—they usually retire and come to UNLV to teach what they know. I've had some of the best instructors who know a lot of important people. If you get to know them on a personal level, they can do wonders for you when it comes to networking or getting a job. The only "bad" professors I've had so far are those who have taught my general ed classes and are not affiliated with the Hotel College.
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FactsMost Popular Majors
- Business/marketing - 29 %
- Education - 9 %
- Psychology - 7 %
- Communications/journalism - 6 %
- Social sciences - 6 %
Degrees Awarded
- Bachelor's
- Post-bachelor's certificate
- Master's
- Post-master's certificate
- Doctorate
- First professional
Special Degree Options
- Accelerated program
- Cooperative education program
- Cross-registration
- Distance learning
- Double major
- Dual enrollment
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Exchange student program (domestic)
- Honors program
- Independent study
- Internships
- Student-designed major
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification program
Class Sizes
- Fewer than 20 Students - 37 %
- 20 to 49 Students - 50 %
- 50 or More Students - 13 %
Undergraduate Schools
- Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies
- School of Allied Health Sciences
- School of Architecture
- School of Computer Science
- School of Dental Medicine
- School of Nursing
- School of Public Affairs
- School of Public Health
- School of Social Work
- William S. Boyd School of Law
Graduation Rates
- 4-Year - 13 %
- 5-Year - 31 %
- 6-Year - 41 %
Best Places to Study
- Architecture Studies Library
- Lied Library
- Music Library
AP Test Score Requirements
Possible credit for scores of 3, 4, or 5
IB Test Score Requirements
Possible credit and placement available
Did You Know?UNLV is home to Wole Soyinka, a Nigerian playwright, poet, novelist, essayist, political activist, and the 1986 Nobel Peace Prize winner for literature. He was the first African to be awarded the prestigious award.
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