University of Nevada-Las Vegas
About
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a premier public research institution located just minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip, making it best known for its world-renowned William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. Beyond its top-ranked hospitality program, UNLV boasts highly regarded colleges of business, nursing, and law, while standing out nationally as one of the most diverse undergraduate campuses in the United States. Students experience a vibrant, energetic campus culture anchored by Division I athletics and over 400 student organizations, all while benefiting from a "living laboratory" environment that provides unparalleled internship and networking opportunities in the entertainment and tourism capital of the world.
Wikipedia:The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public land-grant research university in Paradise, Nevada, United States. The 332-acre (134 ha) campus is about 1.6 mi (2.6 km) east of the Las Vegas Strip. It was formerly part of the University of Nevada from 1957 to 1969. It includes the Shadow Lane Campus, just east of the University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, which houses the School of Medicine and School of Dental Medicine. UNLV's law school, the William S. Boyd School of Law, is the only law school in the state.
Location
Cost
Admissions
Wondering if University of Nevada-Las Vegas is the right fit for you?
Scout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.
Essay Requirements
University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Student Body
Programs & Earnings
Institutional
Wondering if University of Nevada-Las Vegas is the right fit for you?
Scout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.