University of Nevada Las Vegas Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

University of Nevada Las Vegas is a public 4-year university in Las Vegas, Nevada, with 27,132 undergraduates. It admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

  • Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 510–630 reading and writing, 500–610 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–25 composite
  • Average net price: $11,388 a year (2022–23)

University of Nevada Las Vegas GPA requirements

University of Nevada Las Vegas requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Nevada Las Vegas hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

University of Nevada Las Vegas acceptance rate

University of Nevada Las Vegas admitted 12,242 of 12,730 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Nevada Las Vegas in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing510570630
SAT Math500550610
ACT Composite182125
ACT English182125
ACT Math161924
9% submitted SAT scores and 65% submitted ACT scores, as University of Nevada Las Vegas reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1094 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Nevada Las Vegas looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Nevada Las Vegas's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Nevada Las Vegas awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,388 a year at University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do you need to get into University of Nevada Las Vegas?

University of Nevada Las Vegas requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Nevada Las Vegas hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Nevada Las Vegas?

University of Nevada Las Vegas's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 12,242 of 12,730 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).

What SAT scores do University of Nevada Las Vegas students have?

The middle 50% of University of Nevada Las Vegas's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (9% of them) scored 510–630 in Reading and Writing and 500–610 in Math. The median scores were 570 (Reading and Writing) and 550 (Math).

What ACT scores do University of Nevada Las Vegas students have?

The middle 50% of University of Nevada Las Vegas's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (65% of them) had composite scores of 18–25, with a median of 21.

Does University of Nevada Las Vegas accept AP credit?

Yes. University of Nevada Las Vegas awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at University of Nevada Las Vegas?

In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $11,388 a year at University of Nevada Las Vegas, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: University of Nevada-Las VegasU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).