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$9,748
per year
In-State Tuition
85%
Acceptance Rate
51%
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
University of Nevada Las Vegas is a public four-year institution in Las Vegas, NV. Programs offered include Hospitality Management, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Biology and Nursing.
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29 of 29 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of Nevada Las Vegas places on CLEP credit
UNLV awards credit for selected CLEP subject exams. The listed awards come from its College Board policy, which does not state an effective catalog year or course equivalencies. French, German and Spanish are listed only at Level II: score 50 for six credits; no lower-level award is stated. A combined 60-credit maximum covers non-traditional credit, including exams and military service; this credit does not meet UNLV residency requirements. Credit depends on enrollment and your program. Confirm your applicable awards before testing.
Arts & Communications
Healthcare & Medicine
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Engineering
Education
Law & Criminal Justice
Science & Research
Social Services & Nonprofit
Major: Substance Abuse Counseling
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Trades & Skilled Labor
Hospitality & Culinary
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
7
Men’s teams
7
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Aquatic Sports(1)
Swimming and Diving
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
UNLV considers admitted students for its UNLV Signature academic scholarship (amount varies) and offers a President's Scholarship to National Merit Finalists.
UNLV Signature Scholarship
CompetitiveAmount varies
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 2.00 cumulative GPA, full-time enrollment, FAFSA or Institutional Aid Application each year; up to 135 attempted credits
Be admitted by the priority deadline and submit the FAFSA and Institutional Aid Application by the priority deadline; fall start required. No separate scholarship application.
Awarded at admission in recognition of academic achievement; no published GPA or test cutoffs. Open to in-state, out-of-state and international students; amount may change if residency status changes.
President's Scholarship (National Merit Finalists)
Competitive$10,000 (period not stated)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 2.00 cumulative GPA, full-time enrollment, FAFSA or Institutional Aid Application each year
Be a National Merit Finalist and list UNLV as first choice by May 1; admitted and FAFSA plus Institutional Aid Application by the priority deadline; fall start.
For incoming first-year students named National Merit Finalists who list UNLV as their first choice.
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Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 26, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$8,526
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$55,037
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,450
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions University of Nevada Las Vegas places on CLEP credit
UNLV awards credit for selected CLEP subject exams. The listed awards come from its College Board policy, which does not state an effective catalog year or course equivalencies. French, German and Spanish are listed only at Level II: score 50 for six credits; no lower-level award is stated. A combined 60-credit maximum covers non-traditional credit, including exams and military service; this credit does not meet UNLV residency requirements. Credit depends on enrollment and your program. Confirm your applicable awards before testing.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
Clark County
Control
Public
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