2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$13,030
Net Price
83%
Admitted
38%
Enrolled
47%
Graduation Rate
18/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 30,679. In 2021, there were 628 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #2 in Nevada and ranks #422 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
628
Total Enrollment
30,679
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Ranking for University of Nevada-Las Vegas
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Nevada Rank
Combining ranking factors for 4 schools that offer psychology degrees in Nevada, University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranks #2.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranks #422.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Nevada-Las Vegas offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Psychometrics Psychology and Research Psychology. At the master level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy and Social Work are offered. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology and General Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PMC | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | – | 4 | 13 | 3 |
| Educational Psychology | – | – | 4 | – | 3 |
| General Psychology | 388 | – | 5 | – | 12 |
| Marriage and Family Therapy | – | – | 27 | – | – |
| Psychometrics Psychology | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| Research Psychology | – | 2 | – | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | – | – | 13 | – |
| Social Work | 82 | – | 70 | – | – |
| Total Graduates | 470 | 4 | 110 | 26 | 18 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 13,025 students applied to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. The university admitted 83% and 38% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Nevada universities is 6,158. On average, all Nevada institutions admit 79% and 32% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Nevada-Las Vegas students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 77%. Compared to all Nevada four or more years colleges, the percentage is 77%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Nevada-Las Vegas is 47%, compared to 43% for all Nevada universities.
Compare UNLV to Nevada Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Nevada-Las Vegas to the average of all Nevada four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
UNLV
13,025
Applicants
83%
Percent Admitted
38%
Percent Enrolled
77%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
47%
Graduation Rate
NV Colleges
6,158
Applicants
79%
Percent Admitted
32%
Percent Enrolled
77%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
43%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1,247 or 53% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 1,088 or 47% part-time faculty members employed at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,155 or 49%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
UNLV
18 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
53%
Percent Full-Time
47%
Percent Part-Time
49%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
NV Colleges
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
38%
Percent Full-Time
62%
Percent Part-Time
35%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Nevada-Las Vegas the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $7,949, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,240.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $5,823 and the average cost for graduate fees is $784.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Nevada-Las Vegas in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Nevada-Las Vegas | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $11,512 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $4,926 |
| Total Living Expenses | $16,438 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $7,949 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,240 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $25,627 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $5,823 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $784 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $6,607 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Nevada-Las Vegas is $13,030. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Nevada-Las Vegas presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $8,991 | $11,727 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $9,602 | $11,555 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $11,929 | $12,947 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $15,316 | $16,327 |
| $110,001 and more | $16,207 | $17,292 |
Compare University of Nevada-Las Vegas to all Nevada universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
UNLV
$25,627
Cost to Attend
$5,796
Average Financial Aid
95%
Percent Receiving Aid
$13,030
Net Price
NV Colleges
$28,379
Cost to Attend
$7,587
Average Financial Aid
91%
Percent Receiving Aid
$16,650
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 4,118 or 95%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 19,870 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $5,796.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 19,870 | $5,796 |
| Pell Grants | 9,557 | $4,610 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7,020 | $8,953 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
UNLV
19,870
Grant or Scholarship Aid
55%
Grants or Scholarships
9,557
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
7,020
Federal Student Loans
19%
Federal Student Loans
NV Colleges
8,949
Grant or Scholarship Aid
56%
Grants or Scholarships
4,334
Number of Pell Grants
27%
Pell Grants
2,702
Federal Student Loans
17%
Federal Student Loans
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