Founded in 1957, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a public university in an urban setting on a 358-acre campus. It has 25,365 undergraduates (2022) and is ranked #269 in National Universities and #145 in Top Public Schools for 2024. UNLV offers a dynamic student life with over 250 organizations, NCAA Division I athletics, and notable graduate programs like the William S. Boyd School of Law. It boasts a diverse student body, an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio, significant faculty research contributions, and notable alumni in various industries. The four-year graduation rate is 22%, with an average graduation debt of $21,584 and a median starting salary of $39,320 for alumni.