University of Nevada - Las Vegas
The University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. UNLV was established in 1957and has gone through some name changes throughout the years. This public university serves more than 30,000 students, making it one of the larger schools in the area. It offers students many academic programs, including bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees, and students will be able to receive truly robust educations at this school. Degrees are available in many different fields and UNLV prides itself in providing students with a top-tier academic experience incorporating many diverse student programs and student organizations.
The UNLV nursing program has been teaching nursing students how to achieve professional success for a long time. This school has both undergraduate and graduate nursing degree programs including a 16-month bachelor’s of science, a master’s of science, a doctorate of philosophy, a doctorate of nursing practice, and much more. There are even convenient online programs for working nurses to consider. All nursing programs at this school are fully accredited and will provide nursing students with the best possible tools to succeed in their professional careers.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students30,471 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate74% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 23 | 100 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 34 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 1 | 1 |
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14 miles away |
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111 miles away |
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157 miles away |
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Four - D College - Victorville
164 miles away |
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Santa Barbara Business College - Rancho Mirage
174 miles away |
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California State University-San Bernardino
181 miles away |
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Sierra Pacific College
183 miles away |
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United Education International College (UEI), San Bernardino
186 miles away |
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offers 9 nursing programs |
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University of South Florida-Main Campus
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offers 7 nursing programs |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 12/01/1964 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 03/01/1990 - 12/31/2010 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1974 - 12/31/2010 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2009 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2009 - Current |
Admission
81%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1030 to 1240 |
| ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $60 |
| Graduates | $60 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $216/credit | |
| In State Students | $216/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $453/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $269/credit | |
| In State Students | $269/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $566/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,720 | $9,720 | $20,385 |
| ADN | 70 | $15,120 | $15,120 | $31,710 |
| BSN | 125 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $56,625 |
| FNP | 50 | $13,450 | $13,450 | $28,300 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 93% of University of Nevada - Las Vegas's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 41% | $4,448 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $702 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 72% | $2,077 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 32% | $2,752 |
| Federal Student Loans | 33% | $4,746 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $13,906 |
$11,582
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,392 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,377 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,613 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,233 |
| Over $110,000$15,014 |
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Student Population
25,279
Undergrads
5,192
Graduates
17,406
Women
13,065
Men
71%
Full-time
29%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
35% |
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Hispanic |
27% |
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Asian |
14% |
|
Two or more races |
9% |
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Black/African American |
8% |
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Non-resident alien |
4% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Nevada state board of nursing.
