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University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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UNLV at a Glance

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Location:
Las Vegas, NV
Setting:
Mid-sized city
Control:
Public
In-State Tuition:
$5,808
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,437
Room & Board:
$13,330
Full-Time Undergrads:
16,391
Part-Time Undergrads:
6,317
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School Website:
www.unlv.edu
Admissions Website:
www.unlv.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
financialaid.unlv.edu
Application Deadline:
July 1
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 . . .
Tags: Traditional Colleges and Universities, Tuition: $10K-20K, Student Body: 20000-30000, Nevada, Mid-sized city, Bachelor's (4-year), Master's, Doctoral, Certificate

Overall ExperienceWhat'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.
 

UNLV Student Reviews

Overall Experience at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

ttizzle66

Medical Social Work '13

4.6
A

An Education in Diversity

While at UNLV, I have been exposed to a very socioeconomically diverse group of people. It has help me come to appreciate people from vastly different backgounds than mine. People are open and accepting of others. I highly recommend attending UNLV. The academics and the diverse cultural environment are very educational and equally important to the learning experience.

Apr 23, 2012

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Overall Experience at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

maikranz

Mechanical Engineering '11

1.2
D

Fail

I am embarrassed by m school. Mostly because everyone cheats their way through and are overall incompetent. I feel like my degree is not worth much and doesn't mean anything. I am ashamed of my slothful, cheating peers.

Dec 08, 2010

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janaysaisquoi@hotmail.com

Arts '13

1.9
C-

A Little Underwhelming..

If you are looking for a school that will give you a degree, UNLV is the place. However, if you are looking for a place that will open your eyes and make you excited about your education, this is not the place. The majority of the undergraduate students are in-state kids who never really got excited about school but knew that their parents wanted them to go to college and get a degree. It's a commuter campus so making friends is difficult. Most people drive to school, go to class, then go directly home. One plus is definitely the cost. It is extremely affordable, especially for those with a Millennium Scholarship, and in hard economic times you can definitely get a degree for a bargain here. It just isn't the complete university experience.

Mar 31, 2010

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