As a minority-serving institution rich with diversity and committed to equity, UNLV provides access to world-class educational experiences that are responsive to the needs of our students and stakeholders;
engages in groundbreaking research, scholarship, professional, and creative activities that have impact and cross boundaries; and
offers high-value, cutting-edge interdisciplinary physical and mental health care to support our community. We create value for the individuals and communities we serve by fostering a climate of innovation, stimulating economic diversification and workforce development, promoting social justice and inclusion of all voices, and enriching cultural vitality.
Our vision is improving the lives of our diverse students and transforming our communities through education and engagement.
Bridget Tallsalt ● (702) 774-8658 ● bridget.tallsalt@unlv.edu
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Website: unlv.edu
Virtual Information Sessions: unlv.today/events
Virtual Tours: www.unlv.edu/admissions/360-tours
Number of Students: 30,703
Student to Faculty Ratio: 19:1
Percentage of Students Who Identify As Native: .2%
Percentage of Staff Who Identify As Native: .3%
Graduation Rate For Native Students: 47.1%
Admission Requirements
First-Year Requirements:
3.0 GPA in 13 core units:
English - 4
Math - 3
Social Science - 3
Natural Science - 3
OR
1120 SAT* (EBRW and math)
OR
22 ACT (composite score)
Transfer Student Requirements:
2.5 GPA in transferable coursework
Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable level credits should be prepared to submit high school credentials to meet the first-year student admission requirements.
Native Financial Aid Opportunities Offered by the School
Carolee Dodge Francis
DreamCatcher Scholarship
Diploma
Certificate ✓
Associate's
Bachelor's ✓
Master's ✓
Doctorate ✓
On-Campus Native Specific Housing
On-Campus Family Housing ✓
On-Campus Sober Housing
On-Campus Childcare ✓
Support Person For Native Students ✓
Elder-In-Residence
Native American Tuition Waiver ✓
Native Greek Organizations ✓
Arts & Entertainment Degrees
Architecture
Architecture: Building Systems & Sustainability Track
Architecture: Education Facilities Research & Design Track
Architecture: Hospitality & Entertainment Design Track
Art
Art: Concentration In Painting, Drawing and Printmaking
Art: Concentration In Photography
Art: Concentration In Sculptural Practices
Art History
Artist: Conducting Track
Artist: Instrumental Track
Artist: Vocal Track
College Sport Leadership
Commercial Music 1 (Specialist) - Performance
Commercial Music 2 (Professional) - Performance
Commercial Music: World Percussion (Specialist)
Communication Studies
Computer Science: Graphics and Augmented Reality
Creative Writing
Creative Writing: International Focus
Creative Writing: Peace Corps Focus
Dance
Dance: Dance for the Professional Dancer
Dance: Dance Production/Management
Dance: Performance and Choreography
English: Concentration in Creative Writing
English: Concentration in Professional Writing
English: Creative Dissertation
English: English Literature Track
English: Literature Emphasis Track Non-Thesis
English: Literature Emphasis Track Thesis
English: Post-Bachelor's Literature Track
English: Post-Master's Literature Track
Entertainment Engineering and Design
Film
Gaming Management
Graphic Design & Media
Hospitality Management: Gaming Management
Hospitality Management: Event Design and Management
Hospitality Management: PGA Golf Management
Intercollegiate and Professional Sport Management: Intercollegiate Athletics Track
Intercollegiate and Professional Sport Management: Professional Sports Track
Jazz and Commercial Music: Concentration in Composition
Jazz and Commercial Music: Instrumental
Jazz and Commercial Music: Vocal
Journalism and Media Studies
Journalism and Media Studies: Non-Thesis, Professional Paper Tracks
Journalism and Media Studies: Non-Thesis, Strategic Digital and Social Media Track
Journalism and Media Studies: Thesis Track
Music: Choral Conducting Track
Music: Collaborative Piano Track
Music: Composition Track
Music: Instrumental Performance Track
Music: Jazz & Commercial Music Composition Track
Music: Jazz and Commercial Music Performance Track
Music: Multiple Woodwind Track
Music: Orchestral Conducting Track
Music: Vocal Performance Track
Music: Wind Band Conducting Track
Music Education Track
Music Education – Orff Schulwerk Track
Graduate Licensure: K-12 Music Track
Performance – Applied Major Track
Performance – Accompanying Piano Track
Performance – Multiple Woodwind Track
Performance – Jazz Performance Track
Music: Composition/Instrumental
Music: Composition/Piano
Music: Composition/Vocal
Music: Music Education/Instrumental
Music: Music Education/Vocal
Music: Performance/Instrumental
Music: Performance/Piano
Music: Performance/Vocal
Music Technology 1
Music Technology 2 (Professional)
Musical Arts in Performance: Brass Track
Musical Arts in Performance: Conducting (Wind Band) Track
Musical Arts in Performance: Conducting (Orchestra) Track
Musical Arts in Performance: Percussion Track
Musical Arts in Performance: Piano Track
Musical Arts in Performance: String Track
Musical Arts in Performance: Voice Track
Musical Arts in Performance: Woodwind Track
Professional Writing
Sport Leadership & Management
Strategic Digital & Social Media
Theatre
Theatre: Concentration in Design/Technology
Theatre: Concentration in Stage and Screen Acting
Theatre: Concentration in Theatre Studies
Theatre: Costume Design Track
Theatre: Design/Technology Track
Theatre: Lighting Design Track
Theatre: Performance Track
Theatre: Scenic Design Track
Theatre: Stage Management Track
Theatre: Technical Direction Track
Writing for Dramatic Media
Native Degrees
American Indian and Indigenous Studies
Native Language(s) Taught
None
Native Classes
American Indian History to 1851
American Indian History since 1851
Federal Indian Law
Introduction to American Indian and Indigenous Studies
Introduction to Native American History
Native-American Literature
Native Americans of the Southwest
Peoples and Cultures of Native North America
Regions in American Indian History
Topics in American Indian History
Native Supports Offered
American Indian Alliance
American Indian Research & Education Center
Native American Alumni Club
Native Student Organizations
American Indian Alliance
Native American Student Association
Native Events
Festival of Communities
Powwow
Indigenous Peoples Day
Native Preparation Programs
None
Native High School Programming
Clark County School District Native College Tour
Native American Youth Summer Camp
How Is The School Involved With The Local Native Community?
Office of Admissions - Early Outreach Team: Extends UNLV’s ability to “Raise Rebels” and promote college access through elementary, middle, and early high school programming.