| UNLV vs. San Jose State |
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|---|---|---|
#121 in National Universities #2 in Nevada Colleges | Rankings* | #7 in Federal Region IX Universities #42 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,748 Nevada Residents $27,411 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,410 California Residents $21,010 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,413 Nevada Residents $25,555 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,934 California Residents $20,014 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,101 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,367 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,120 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier96.17% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter84.61% |
| Favorable36.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.65% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller32,911 | Total Enrollment | Larger37,661 |
| Smaller27,132 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger28,008 |
| Smaller5,779 | Graduate Student Population | Larger9,653 |
| Smaller3,840 | Online Student Population | Larger6,027 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 4% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,261) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,180) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
| 2,568 | Number of faculty | 1,987 |
| Higher$118,137 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$115,721 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.