University of Nevada-Las Vegas

4505 Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89154
http://www.unlv.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1957
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students22,077
Endowment105,589,000
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Application Fee60
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Tuition3,510 in-state, 13,420 out-of-state
Room/Board10,220
Services
Associated FirmsClark County School District, Walt Disney World, Fairmont Hotel & Resorts, Starwood Hotel & Resorts, Hilton Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, GES Exposition services, Hyatt Hotels, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Westgate Resorts, Rich Wightman & Company CPA
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsArt galleries, state-of-the-art recording studio and MIDI laboratory, Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillet Recital Hall, on campus pre-school, Athletic Hall of Fame, Natural History Museum, Desert Research Institute, resources studies unit (National Park Service), Lied Library Automated Storage Retrieval (LASR) System, Center for Environmental Studies, Exercise Physiology laboratory, Exceptional Children's Services; Center for Individual, Couple & Family Counseling, Cognitive Interference Laboratory, High Pressure Science & Engineering Center,Hospitality Research & Development Center, National Supercomputing Cetner for Energy & the Environment, Cancer Research Center, Gaming Resource Center
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsArt galleries, state-of-the-art recording studio and MIDI laboratory, Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillet Recital Hall, on campus pre-school, Athletic Hall of Fame, Natural History Museum, Desert Research Institute, resources studies unit (National Park Service), Lied Library Automated Storage Retrieval (LASR) System, Center for Environmental Studies, Exercise Physiology laboratory, Exceptional Children's Services; Center for Individual, Couple & Family Counseling, Cognitive Interference Laboratory, High Pressure Science & Engineering Center,Hospitality Research & Development Center, National Supercomputing Cetner for Energy & the Environment, Cancer Research Center, Gaming Resource Center
Periodical Subs20,146
# of Books1,395,737
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities5%
Students in sororities3%
Campus Size358 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing7%
College housing typescoed dorms, special housing for international students
Popular EventsCharles Vanda Master Series, New York Stage and Beyond, Barrick Lecture Series, Black Box and Judy Bayley Theatre Events, UNLVino, Xeric Garden and Arboretum Tours, Runnin'Rebel and Lady Rebels Basketball, Football, National Rodeo Finals, rock concerts
Nearest AirportLas Vegas (3)
Nearest TrainN/A
Army ROTCOffered on campus
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, marching band, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station
Number of Organizations180
# of fraternities18
# of sororities9
Students in fraternities5%
Students in sororities3%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Rebel Yell/twice weekly
Honor SocietiesAlpha Beta Gamma, Alpha Epsilon Delta, Alpha Kappa Delta, Alpha Kappa Psi, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Delta Sigma Pi, Eta Sigma Delta, Golden Key National Honor Society, Kappa Delta Epsilon, Lambda Alpha, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Phi Alpha, Phi Alpha Delta, Phi Alph Theta, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Sigma Iota, Pi Sigma Alpha, Psi Chi, Sigma Gamma Epsilon, Sigma Theta Tau, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Upsilon Pi Epsilon
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Ambassador Christian Fellowship, APEX, Baptist Student Ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Newman Club, Christ Impacting College and Career, Hillel at UNLV, Lambda Delta Sigma, Latter-Day Saints Student Association, Muslim Students Association, Oasis Christian Community, Rebel Christian Fellowship, Sigma Gamma Chi, Students for the Advancement of Christianity
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Student Association, Chinese Student & Scholar Association, English Language Center Club, Filipino American Student Association, German Club, International Club, Japanese Speaking Club, Korean American Student Association, Native American Student Association, Polish-American Cultural Club, South Asian Student Association, Student Organization of Latinos, UNLV Hawaii Club, Young African Student Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) marching band, chamber music groups, orchestra, jazz ensemble, percussion ensemble, choral groups, pep band, musical theatre, opera, dance team, flag corps, theatre arts, film series, debating, programming board, hall councils, Young Democrats, Young Republicans, academic and special-interest groups.