| UNLV vs. UNM |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#121 in National Universities #2 in Nevada Colleges | Rankings* | #167 in National Universities #3 in New Mexico Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| 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 | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,748 Nevada Residents $27,411 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,140 New Mexico Residents $33,060 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,413 Nevada Residents $25,555 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$9,860 New Mexico Residents $28,734 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,101 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,962 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,120 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,020 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier96.17% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter95.18% |
| Favorable36.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower31.19% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger32,911 | Total Enrollment | Smaller23,124 |
| Larger27,132 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller17,450 |
| Larger5,779 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,674 |
| Larger3,840 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,640 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,590) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,492) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,568 | Number of faculty | 2,680 |
| Higher$118,137 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,620 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.