| UNLV vs. UW |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#121 in National Universities #2 in Nevada Colleges | Rankings* | #238 in National Universities #1 in Wyoming Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (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 Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,748 Nevada Residents $27,411 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$7,768 Wyoming Residents $24,178 Out-of-State |
| expensive$7,413 Nevada Residents $25,555 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,422 Wyoming Residents $21,822 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,101 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,924 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,120 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter96.17% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.88% |
| Favorable36.19% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.81% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger32,911 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,813 |
| Larger27,132 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller8,130 |
| Larger5,779 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,683 |
| Larger3,840 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,268 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower51% | Graduate Rate | Higher59% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher80% |
| 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: 2,874) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,456) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,620) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,568 | Number of faculty | 732 |
| Higher$118,137 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,968 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.