University of Nevada-Las Vegas

4505 S Maryland Pky, Las Vegas, NV 89154

Public 4-year

The BSW Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

University of Nevada-Las Vegas awarded 73 bachelor's degrees in social work in the most recent reporting year, which ranks it #56 out of the 587 U.S. colleges that award the degree. That puts it among the larger BSW programs in the country — roughly 0.40% of every social work bachelor's degree awarded nationally comes from here.

48.9% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it.

The average student pays $11,553 a year after grants and scholarships, against a national median of $17,795 across BSW colleges. 50.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Figures from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education. Completion and net-price comparisons are against the 618 BSW-awarding colleges in this directory.

Key Statistics

32,911
Total Students
27,132
Undergraduates
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing

Can I get in?

Admissions

96%
Acceptance Rate
12,242 admitted out of 12,730 applicants

Admissions Requirements

High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
College Prep: Considered

SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Reading & Writing
510 - 630
Math
500 - 610
9% of first-time students submitted SAT scores

ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)

Composite
18 - 25
English
18 - 25
Math
16 - 24
65% of first-time students submitted ACT scores

Can I afford it?

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)

In-State
$9,142
Out-of-State
$26,099

Living Arrangements

Living cost information not available

Financial Aid

$11,553
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Net Price
$0 - $30,000 $8,526
$30,001 - $48,000 $8,537
$48,001 - $75,000 $10,606
$75,001 - $110,000 $13,513
$110,001+ $15,905
50%
Receive Pell Grants
25%
Students Borrowing
$8,295
Avg. Loan Amount

Will I graduate?

Student Outcomes

Completion Rates

49%
Overall
47%
Full-Time
51%
Part-Time
51%
First-Time Students
55%
Transfer Students
23%
Transfer Out

Time to Degree

4-Year Completion 28%
6-Year Completion 45%
8-Year Completion 49%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years

What's the campus like?

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
43.1%
Female
56.9%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
10.8%
Some Distance
63%
No Distance
26.2%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
10.5%
Some Distance
69.1%
No Distance
20.4%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

White
26.2%
Black or African American
8.8%
Hispanic/Latino
34%
Asian
15.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.7%
Two or More Races
10%
Non-Resident Alien
3.1%
Unknown
1.3%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Phone
7028953011
Address
4505 S Maryland Pky, Las Vegas, NV 89154
IPEDS ID
182281

Where a BSW Leads

Graduates of undefined and other CSWE-accredited BSW programs work across six main practice areas, and pay differs between them by more than most prospective students expect. Each guide below carries the full BLS percentile spread, pay by work setting, and pay by state. Figures are May 2025 medians.

Not sure which fits? Start with the career and salary overview or the is social work for me self-assessment.