More selective than 0% of Nevada colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
11% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 67% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UNLV over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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UNLV SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UNLV is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 630 |
| SAT math | 500 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1010 | 1240 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UNLV admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | 510–630 | 500–610 | 18–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | 500–620 | 480–610 | 18–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UNLV compared with other Nevada colleges?
UNLV has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 3 Nevada colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Nevada-Reno | 74% | 61% | $15,927 |
| 2 | Nevada State University | 87% | 34% | $14,068 |
| 3 | University of Nevada-Las Vegas | 96% | 51% | $10,359 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Nevada colleges →
Who enrolls at UNLV
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UNLV admissions questions
What is the UNLV acceptance rate?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 11,774 of 12,232 applicants were admitted.
Does UNLV require the SAT or ACT?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 11% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 67% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UNLV?
The middle 50% of University of Nevada-Las Vegas enrolled first-year students scored 1010–1240 on the SAT and 18–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UNLV?
39% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (4,583 of 11,774).
Is UNLV getting harder to get into?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Nevada-Las Vegas overview