University of Nevada-Las Vegas
- Public
- Research university
University of Nevada-Las Vegas: international tuition 27,411 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 37,301 USD, acceptance rate 96.2%. This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 100.
Getting in. The school admits 85.8% of applicants (11,758 of 13,711). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 500–620, Math 480–610, ACT 18–24. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 72+ or Duolingo 100+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 37,301 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
International tuition is 27,411 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 37,301 USD.
Does University of Nevada-Las Vegas offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. UNLV's Signature and Opportunity scholarships explicitly include international students, considered through the Institutional Aid Application by the Nov 15 priority deadline. Rebel Edge, Millennium and WUE are limited to Nevada or western-state residents.
What English scores does University of Nevada-Las Vegas require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
The acceptance rate is 96.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Suraj Salimath2024Vlog
- The College Tour2023Campus tour
- JACK TITUS2022Campus tour
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
UNLV OpportunityNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool pageVaries
The page lists international undergraduates; based on academic achievement and financial need.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority deadline (Nov 15 for first-year)
UNLV SignatureMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool pageVaries
The page lists international undergraduates in the audience.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority deadline (Nov 15 for first-year)
Governor Guinn Millennium ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The Millennium Scholarship is for Nevada high school graduates and state-administered, but the page does not explicitly mention excluding international students.
- Renewable in later years
President's ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
For National Merit finalists; the page does not say whether international students qualify.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: UNLV first choice by May 1
Rebel Edge ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Rebel Edge requires Nevada residency and targets in-state students, but the page does not explicitly exclude international students, so a definite 'No' is not established.
- Renewable in later years
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
WUE requires residence in listed U.S. states and territories, but the page does not explicitly address or exclude international students, so no firm conclusion can be drawn.
- Renewable in later years
U.S. student figures2023–24Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Priority deadline for incoming undergraduate first-year studentsFinancial aidin31days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- SATACTVery important
- Class rankNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Application essayNot considered
- InterviewNot considered
- Extracurricular activitiesNot considered
- Talent / abilityNot considered
- Character / personal qualitiesNot considered
- First generationNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- Geographical residenceNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
- Volunteer workNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- Level of applicant's interestNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
63 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 14/10/2026How Duckling sources data