University of Nevada Las Vegas
Founded 1957
President Keith Whitfield (President)
Fees USD 9,180
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public research university founded in 1957 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The largest university in Nevada, UNLV enrolls 31,000 students in the most visited city on Earth and is home to the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality — consistently ranked #1 in the world for hospitality and hotel management. UNLV is uniquely positioned in Las Vegas to provide unmatched real-world experience in gaming, entertainment, hospitality, and convention management.
Colleges and Schools
- William F. Harrah College of Hospitality — #1 hospitality and hotel management program in the world; gaming management specialization
- William S. Boyd School of Law — Top Nevada law school; strong gaming, entertainment, and real estate law
- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine — Nevada’s newest medical school; serving Las Vegas’s underserved communities
- Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering — ABET-accredited; civil, electrical, and computer engineering
- Lee Business School — AACSB-accredited; real estate, finance, and entrepreneurship in one of the world’s fastest-growing cities
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~85% | In-State Tuition: ~$9,180