University of Nevada, Las Vegas

If you are applying to University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is June 1 and the fee for the application costs $60.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of Nevada, Las Vegas's admissions stats.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	21%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Applicants Who Submit SATs	83%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	24%
Waitlist	No

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	June 1	––

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How To Get Into University of Nevada, Las Vegas

University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a moderately difficult school to get into. University of Nevada, Las Vegas has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2021, University of Nevada, Las Vegas accepted 83% of students, around 10,880 from the 13,034 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of Nevada, Las Vegas, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of Nevada, Las Vegas

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Nevada, Las Vegas

University of Nevada, Las Vegas has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of Nevada, Las Vegas Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

What does University of Nevada, Las Vegas consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important

Make sure to check with University of Nevada, Las Vegas for more information on admission factors.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of Nevada, Las Vegas, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with University of Nevada, Las Vegas's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	3.0
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Nevada, Las Vegas?

Students admitted to University of Nevada, Las Vegas have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 79% submitted a class rank. At University of Nevada, Las Vegas 21% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 50% were in the top 25% and 80% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Nevada, Las Vegas, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	2.94%
3.75 and 3.99	20.06%
3.50 and 3.74	23.21%
3.25 and 3.49	21.73%
3.00 and 3.24	16.48%
2.50 and 2.9	12.69%
2.00 and 2.49	2.44%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Nevada, Las Vegas directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Nevada, Las Vegas considers ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 83% of University of Nevada, Las Vegas's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 24% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Nevada, Las Vegas?

To be competitive with other University of Nevada, Las Vegas applicants, you should strive to score between 990 and 1200 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Nevada, Las Vegas 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1200 and 25% of scored lower than 990, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Nevada, Las Vegas students scored 600 or higher and 75% of students scored 490 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Nevada, Las Vegas students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 490 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for University of Nevada, Las Vegas?

To be most competitive at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, you should strive to earn between 18 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Nevada, Las Vegas's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Nevada, Las Vegas students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to University of Nevada, Las Vegas

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Nevada, Las Vegas during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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University of Nevada, Las Vegas Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Nevada, Las Vegas?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Does University of Nevada, Las Vegas accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Nevada, Las Vegas accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Nevada, Las Vegas accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Nevada, Las Vegas accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Nevada, Las Vegas accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Nevada, Las Vegas?

✅ University of Nevada, Las Vegas is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is University of Nevada, Las Vegas's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Nevada, Las Vegas is 83%.

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

❌ University of Nevada, Las Vegas does not offer early decision.

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