The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public research university and a designated minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution. Its mission centers on improving lives through education, research, and community engagement, guided by its Top Tier 2.0 strategic plan. The university is recognized as central to Nevada's economic development, with a campus located in Las Vegas.
UNLV offers a broad academic portfolio, including 78 undergraduate majors and 84 minors, alongside more than 197 graduate degree and certificate programs. It maintains professional schools in law, medicine, and dental medicine. The institution's research and teaching span fields such as hospitality, engineering, business, health sciences, liberal arts, and the law.
The university's research addresses areas including water scarcity, renewable energy, and healthcare access. With a total student enrollment of approximately 32,911, 71% of whom identify as minority students, UNLV reports that over 60% of its graduates remain in Nevada. Its 335-acre campus supports this large and diverse student body.