University of Nevada-Las Vegas Admission
Acceptance Rate
96.17%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
36.19%
Freshmen Enrollment
4,430
SAT Scores
1,120
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 12,730 students have applied and 12,242 students have allowed to admit to University of Nevada-Las Vegas (Acceptance rate: 96.17%). UNLV's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 36.19 % where 4,430 students have finally enrolled out of 12,242 admitted students.
UNLV acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nevada. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of Georgia and University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 68.54%).
UNLV enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nevada. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 26.46%).
How to Apply to University of Nevada-Las Vegas
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UNLV. UNLV offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.unlv.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.unlv.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | finaid.unlv.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | cashiering.unlv.edu/undergrad_calc.html |
| Veterans Tuition | www.unlv.edu/veterans/apply |
| Athletic | https://www.unlv.edu/asc/student-athlete/prospective |
| Disability Service | www.unlv.edu/drc |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UNLV and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Nevada-Las Vegas is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,272). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | 1,120 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,272 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nevada | 1,160 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 387 students submitted SAT scores (9% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nevada. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 570 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 550 | 610 |
| Total | 1,010 | 1,120 | 1,240 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 2,803 students submitted ACT scores (65% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Nevada. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| English | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 24 |
UNLV Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Nevada-Las Vegas. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |