We Are Rebels
UNLV is Nevada’s largest university with nearly 34,000 students. And, even as college enrollments decline across the country, UNLV is breaking records with a three-year growth streak and steadily rising retention and graduation rates.
Facts and Stats
Rebels Make it Happen
Rebels are steeped in the anything-goes, make-it-work culture of Las Vegas — a culture that inspires people to take chances, seize opportunities, and find unconventional solutions to any challenge they care to tackle.
UNLV 101
Rebels make it happen every day, here on campus and around the world. In a relatively short span, UNLV has grown from an upstart college on the edge of town into a powerful engine of talent, innovation, and opportunity. Here’s your crash course on what Rebels do.
Delivering Impact at Scale
We hold Carnegie’s highest recognitions for both research and community engagement — something only 2% of all U.S. colleges and universities can claim. It’s a reflection of our mission to improve lives through outstanding education, innovative research, and meaningful community partnerships.
Workforce-Ready Graduates For Every Sector
- Nevada serving: UNLV produces 7,000 graduates each year and the vast majority of our alumni stay in Nevada to serve our communities. We’re also the state’s largest producer of new teachers and nurses.
- Regionally responsive: With a new bachelor’s degree and the establishment of the Kerestesi Center for Insurance and Risk Management, UNLV is becoming a leader for education and research in an industry in need of a well-educated workforce.
- Internationally focused: The new Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture equips students and community members with the Mandarin language skills and insights for engaging in a culturally diverse and increasingly interconnected world.
- Uniquely connected: The radiochemistry program ranks among the nation’s best. UNLV is one of few universities licensed to work with radioactive materials and has strong partnerships with national labs and the Nevada National Security Site. This access offers our students unprecedented research opportunities and resume-building experiences.
Committed to Access and Quality
