University of Nevada-Las Vegas Acceptance Rate
Las Vegas, Nevada · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 12,232
- Admitted
- 11,774
- Yield
- 38.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Nevada-Las Vegas's acceptance rate has risen from 86.9% in 2014–15 to 96.3% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 7,408 to 12,232 (+65%) over that period.
Its 96.3% rate makes University of Nevada-Las Vegas more selective than about 7% of the 1,419 schools tracked here.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 38.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,408 | 6,437 | 86.9% | 3,865 |
| 2015–16 | 7,603 | 6,722 | 88.4% | 3,784 |
| 2016–17 | 8,533 | 7,064 | 82.8% | 3,859 |
| 2017–18 | 9,872 | 8,003 | 81.1% | 4,140 |
| 2018–19 | 11,612 | 9,527 | 82% | 4,144 |
| 2019–20 | 12,720 | 10,264 | 80.7% | 4,465 |
| 2020–21 | 13,256 | 10,740 | 81% | 4,475 |
| 2021–22 | 13,025 | 10,873 | 83.5% | 4,125 |
| 2022–23 | 13,275 | 11,325 | 85.3% | 4,312 |
| 2023–24 | 12,232 | 11,774 | 96.3% | 4,583 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 7,206 | 6,959 | 96.6% |
| Men | 4,991 | 4,782 | 95.8% |
| Another gender | 22 | 20 | 90.9% |
| Unknown | 13 | 13 | 100% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–620 | 11% |
| SAT Math | 480–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–24 | 67% |
How University of Nevada compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Nevada-Las Vegas's acceptance rate?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas's acceptance rate is 96.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (11,774 admitted of 12,232 applicants).
Is University of Nevada-Las Vegas test optional?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas received 12,232 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 11,774.
What SAT score do you need for University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
Admitted students at University of Nevada-Las Vegas typically scored 500–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 480–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Nevada-Las Vegas getting harder to get into?
University of Nevada-Las Vegas has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 86.9% in 2014–15 to 96.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.unlv.edu/.