University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law

Ranked #91
2026 US News rankings
Ranked #49 in Above the Law 2023
Las Vegas, Nevada

Admissions stats

Accepts GRE
Offers part-time
Median GPA
3.76
Median LSAT
160
Acceptance rate
31%

LSAT vs GPA

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Last cycle's acceptance stats

Based on 2025 data from ABA

25TH
50TH
75TH
LSAT
156
160
162
GPA
3.39
3.76
3.88
Admissions funnel

Based on 2025 data from ABA

Count
Percent
Applications
1056
100%
Accepted
325
31%
Matriculated
156
15%

Your chances

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GPA
Underrepresented minority

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Employment

Employment outcomes

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Full-time legal employment
83%
Full-time non-legal
15%
Unemployed
3%
Top employment locations

Based on 2024 data from ABA

Location
Jobs
Nevada
143
Utah
7
California
3
International
0
Jobs by employer type
Based on 2024 data from ABA
Law firms
47%
1-25
25%
26-500
14%
501+
8%
Business & industry
4%
Government
14%
Public interest
3%
Clerkship
21%
Federal
2%
State
19%
Tribal
0%
International
0%
Education
2%
Unemployed
3%

Tuition & costs

Tuition
Annual tuition, 2025-2026
$29,960
Estimated 3 years: $89,880
Cost of living (off-campus)
$31,201
Estimated 3 years
$93,603
Total cost
$52,060
Estimated 3 years
$156,180
Tuition progression
Scholarships
Median scholarship
$28,000
25th percentile: $18,666
75th percentile: $42,000
Scholarship amounts
<50%
44%
50-100%
31%
100%
14%
>100%
12%

Demographics

Out of 416 students in 2024, 51% were women, and 47% were racially or ethnically minoritized [?].

By gender
Students
Men
46%
Women
51%
Other
1.0%
Full-time faculty
Men
41%
Women
59%
Other
0%
Part-time faculty
Men
55%
Women
45%
Other
0%
By race/ethnicity
Students
White
53%
Black
5%
Asian
9%
Hisp
20%
PI
0.2%
AI
1%
2+
8%
Unk
4%
Int'l
0%
Graduates
White
56%
Black
8%
Asian
4%
Hisp
19%
PI
0.6%
AI
0.6%
2+
5%
Unk
6%
Int'l
0%
Full-time faculty
White
71%
PoC
29%
Part-time faculty
White
76%
PoC
24%
Nevada - Las Vegas student and staff demographics

Based on 2024 data from ABA

STUDENTS
GRADUATES
FULL-TIME PROFESSORS
PART-TIME PROFESSORS
Men
192
-
20
30
Women
214
-
29
25
Other gender
4
-
0
0
White
221
101
35
42
Asian
36
7
-
-
Hispanic
82
34
-
-
Black
19
15
-
-
Pacific Islander
1
1
-
-
American Indian
5
1
-
-
International
0
0
-
-
2+ races
34
9
-
-
Other
18
11
-
-
People of Color
195
78
14
13
Frequently asked questions
Is Nevada - Las Vegas hard to get into?

Admission to Nevada - Las Vegas is moderately competitive. For the 2025 application cycle, the Nevada - Las Vegas acceptance rate was 30.78%.

What LSAT score do I need for Nevada - Las Vegas?

To be a competitive applicant at Nevada - Las Vegas, you should aim for an LSAT score around the median of 160 and a GPA of 3.76. The middle 50% of accepted students scored between 156 and 162 on the LSAT.

How much does Nevada - Las Vegas cost?

For the 2025 academic year, Nevada - Las Vegas tuition is $29,960 for full-time students. When factoring in the cost of living and additional fees, the total estimated cost of attendance is $52,060 per year.

Is Nevada - Las Vegas a good law school?

Whether Nevada - Las Vegas is the right fit depends heavily on your specific career goals and target job market. It is currently ranked as 91 by U.S. News. Prospective students should closely review the school's recent employment outcomes and bar passage rates before applying.

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