After you have registered for classes, you will receive an invoice with an estimated amount for your tuition and fees. Student Account statements are e-mailed to students' Rebel e-mail beginning the 10th of every month. These are a point in time snapshot of your account activity. For up-to-date account information, review your student account under the account inquiry section of MyUNLV.
Tuition and fees are established by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) Board of Regents and are subject to change without notice. For a complete listing, reference Chapter 7 - Tuition and Fees, of the NSHE Procedures and Guidelines Manual.
NSHE Predictable Pricing Program
In order to allow students and parents to appropriately budget for college costs in advance, the Nevada Board of Regents has approved a Predictable Pricing Program. This program provides the cost of base tuition fees for a four-year period.
| Tuition | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Undergraduate courses |
$242.25 per credit plus fees |
|
Graduate courses |
$297.25 per credit plus fees |
|
Nonresident undergraduate student (1-6 credits) |
$242.25 + $266.50 per undergraduate credit plus fees |
|
Nonresident undergraduate student (7 or more credits) |
$7,826.50 per semester + $242.25 per undergraduate credit plus fees |
|
Nonresident graduate student (1-6 credits) |
$297.25 + $327.00 per graduate credit plus fees |
|
Nonresident graduate student (7 or more credits) |
$7,826.50 per semester + $297.25 per graduate credit plus fees |
|
$363.50 per undergraduate credit plus fees |
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Fees |
Cost |
Description |
|---|---|---|
|
Academic Success Initiatives Fee |
$25 per semester |
This fee covers more than 100 student employee positions and eight staff positions that provide services for students, including:
Who pays: all undergraduate students |
|
C.A.P.S - Counseling & Psychological Services Fee |
$25 per semester for students enrolled in 6 or more credits |
This fee, implemented in the fall of 2017, supplements the operations of UNLV’s Student Counseling and Psychological Services, including:
CAPS services are offered remotely via telehealth. Who pays: all students |
|
CSUN Fee |
$1.97 per credit |
This fee supports:
Who pays: all undergraduate students |
|
Distance Education Course Fee |
$34 per credit distance education course |
This fee provides instructional and graphic design support to faculty teaching online courses, which directly impacts the student learning experience. It also provides faculty with professional development to enhance their online teaching skills. Who pays: undergraduate and graduate students enrolled courses scheduled for remote asynchronous instruction (i.e., remote courses with no scheduled meeting time). Please refer to this chart. |
|
Graduate Student Services Fee |
$7 per credit
|
This fee also contributes to the activities listed in the GPSA Special Fee for Graduate Students. It also supports graduate assistant tuition waivers and UNLV Athletics. Who pays: all graduate and professional students |
|
GPSA Special Fee for Graduate Students |
$25 per semester |
In addition to operating expenses, this account funds:
Who pays: all graduate and professional students |
|
Graduate Professional and Career Development Fee |
$35 per semester |
This fee supports:
Who pays: all graduate students |
|
Graduate Student Orientation Fee |
$35 for the first semester of enrollment only |
This fee supports:
Who pays: all graduate students |
|
Graduate Student Mandatory Health Insurance |
$2,808/year |
This fee, instituted by GPSA and approved by the NSHE Board of Regents in 2013, funds health care for graduate students. More information is available online. Who pays: graduate students taking 9 or more credits and law students taking 12 or more credits |
|
iNtegrate Fee |
$3 per credit
|
The fee, implemented in 2009 as part of the MyUNLV 9.2 upgrade, supports:
More detailed information is available in the iNtegrate fee overview. Who pays: all students |
|
International Student Fee |
$145 per semester |
This fee supports the Office of International Students and Scholars, its staff, management, operations, and programming. Who pays: International students |
|
Rebel Recycling Fee |
$1 per semester |
This fee supports the UNLV Rebel Recycling Program operated by two staff and three student employees. The program’s activities include:
Who pays: all students |
|
Student Health Fee |
$93 per semester |
This fee supports:
Student health services are available in-person and via telehealth. Who pays: all degree-seeking students |
|
Student Life Facilities Fee |
$223 per semester for students enrolled in 4 or more credits Reduced to $173 per semester due to COVID-19, effective Fall 2020. |
The Student Life Facilities fee, instituted in 2010 with widespread student backing, supports the Student Union and the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. In addition to the bonds (long-term, government-backed loans on the facilities), it also supports:
It also supports multiple event coordinator jobs for Campus Life programming, including:
Who pays: all students |
|
Study Abroad Scholarship Fund |
$2 per semester |
This fee funds scholarships for students who study abroad. Who pays: undergraduate and graduate students |
|
Technology Fee |
$8 per credit
|
This fee covers technology resources and services that support student engagement and learning. This includes, but is not limited to:
More detailed information is available in the student technology fee overview. Who pays: all students |
|
Temporary Surcharge |
$6 per credit for undergraduates and $8 per credit for graduate students |
Temporary fee for the 2020-2021 academic year approved by the NSHE Board of Regents in response to state budget cuts. Who pays: all undergraduate and graduate students |
|
Undergraduate Student Fee |
$120 for first semester only |
This fee directly supports two staff members and 35 student employees who serve as orientation leaders and assistants, all of whom are dedicated to serving students throughout their transition into UNLV. Additionally, it provides funding for:
Who pays: all new undergraduate students |
|
Undergraduate Student Services |
$3 per credit
|
The fee supports the overall mission of the Athletics Department, among them:
Who pays: all undergraduate students |
|
Late and Reinstatement Fees |
Cost |
|---|---|
|
Late Payment Fees |
Late fees are calculated at $25 per day, up to $250 for accounts not paid in full by the due date: January 15, 2021 |
|
Late Registration Fee |
$50 beginning on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 |
|
Payment Plan Late Payment Fee |
Any unpaid balance on a deferred payment plan is subject to a penalty fee of 10 percent (minimum $10) for each installment not paid by the installment due date. |
|
Reinstatement Fee |
$75 for students whose registration or enrollment was cancelled due to nonpayment of fees. Students must pay their balance in full in addition to the reinstatement fee. |
Should there be any discrepancy between the information provided on this website and the Board approved fees, the information published in the NSHE Procedure and Guidelines Manual will prevail.
Other Fees
Excess Credit Fee
$121.13 per credit
An Excess Credit Fee shall be charged to a student who has attempted credits equal to 150 percent of the credits required for the student's program of study. The amount of this additional fee is equal to 50 percent of the per credit registration fee. Attempted credits include all graded courses on a student's transcript, including but not limited to the grades of F and W (withdrawal) and repeated courses. The fee will be charged, for example, after 90 credits have been attempted towards a 60-credit associate's degree or 180 credits towards a 120-credit bachelor's degree. Exceptions may apply on a case-by-case basis. The fee will be charged in all terms after passing the threshold number of credits until a degree is awarded to the student. An appeal procedure and other exceptions to this fee are outlined in the catalog.
An appeals process exists for students who are charged the fee. Please complete the Excess Credit Fee Appeal form
Graduation / Diploma Fee
$75.00 Application fee
A non-refundable $75 graduation fee will post to your account at the time that you apply to graduate. This fee will appear for each degree (not major) for which you submit an application. The fee supports three full-time positions that all play a role in the review and processing of graduation applications. The fee also covers diploma printing and mailing. Finally, a portion of the fee is used to cover the commencement ceremony.
Program Specific Special Fees
All course related fees and other special fees are due at the time the course is added or registered for. These fees are in addition to the per credit tuition and fees. Please see your individual department if you have questions related to program specific fees.
Differential Program Fees
The Board of Regents of the State of Nevada approved a proposal in December 2010 for the School of Nursing, School of Business, School of Architecture and Department of Physical Therapy at UNLV to implement differential tuition to these programs effective Spring 2012. For a complete list of all UNLV programs and courses, please refer to the Board of Regents Manual, Section 7, for a breakdown of the additional costs.
Special Course Fees
Course fees related to individual courses are listed on the web registration system per course.
All students taking undergraduate courses (100-400 level) shall be assessed the undergraduate fees. All students taking graduate courses (600-700 level) shall be assessed the graduate fees. Audit fees are identical to the undergraduate or graduate fees.
The course charges on this page do not pertain to law students taking courses during a law term or to dental students. If you are a law student, you must check with the William S. Boyd School of Law for the appropriate charges. Dental students must check with the School of Dental Medicine.
All fees are subject to change as approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents. Please consult the Office of Cashiering and Student Accounts for up-to-date information or the NSHE Board of Regents Manual.
Still have a question, comment or need help? Send to: Cashiering and Student Accounts.