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Military Quick Facts

  • BAH Rate
    $1,848
  • Online BAH
    $0
  • GI Bill® Approved Programs
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experience
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    YES
  • MyCAA
    YES
Yellow Ribbon

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Military and Veteran Affairs

The following is military and veteran affairs admission, tuition, and transfer information for University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This includes contact information for their veteran affairs department, as well as other info related to military and veteran programs such as Tuition Assistance and the Yellow Ribbon program.

Military and Veteran Costs
  • Tuition Cost
    $ 9,299
  • GI Bill Coverage
    - $ 9,299
  • Student Veteran Cost
    $ 0
    This GI Bill coverage is based on full benefits remaining. Any potential costs and coverage should be verified by the university before applying.

Military/Veteran Support

  • BAH - Campus
    $1,848
  • BAH - Online
    $0
  • Campus SVA Chapter
    YES
  • Full-Time Veteran Counselor On Campus
    YES
  • Signed VA Principles Of Excellence
    YES
  • Club/Association for Veterans
    YES
  • Veteran Upward Bound Program
    YES
  • 8 Keys to Veterans' Success
    YES
  • Offers ROTC Program
    YES
  • GI Bill Approved Programs
    YES
Academic Support
  • Offers College Credit for Military Experiences
    YES
  • Awards Credit for CLEP Exam
    YES
  • Awards Credit for DSST Exam
    YES
Financial Support
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
    YES
  • Yellow Ribbon Program
    YES
  • Scholarships for Military
    YES
  • Reduced Tuition for Military
    NO
  • MyCAA
    YES
  • Accreditation
    Regional
  • Availability
    Classroom & Online
ROTC Detail
  • ROTC Overview

    Military Commissioning Programs available for both Army and Air Force.

Yellow Ribbon Detail
  • Degree level
    All
  • All
  • Amount
    $2,000
  • Number
    21
Costs
  • Undergraduate
    $9,299
    In State
    $26,255
    Out of State
  • Graduate
    $7,094
    In State
    $24,050
    Out of State
  • Textbooks
    $1,240
  • GI Bill Textbook Coverage
    - $1000
  • Total Cost to Student Veteran
    $ 240
Student Population
  • Student Count
    25,373
    Undergraduate
    5,295
    Graduate
    1,316
    GI Bill Students
  • Male
    42.9%
    Population
  • Female
    57.1%
    Population
Affiliation
  • Religious
    No Religious Affiliation
  • Ethnicity
    No Ethnic Affiliation
  • Gender
    Coed School
School Information
  • College Type
    Public
  • Setting
    Urban
  • Accreditation Type
  • Duration
    4 Year
  • Calendar
    Semesters
  • Online Undergraduate
    Yes
  • Online Graduate
    Yes
Average Scores
  • Avg. Accepted
    500
    SAT Math
    495
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing
    22
    ACT
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Ross Bryant (U.S. Army Retired)

Executive Director, Military & Veteran Services Center

As the Executive Director, Ross has enjoyed over 23 years at UNLV, leading student success programming and mentoring veterans and military family members to great success.

Message From The School

The MVSC team and I look forward to serving you and your family and coordinating your VA benefit needs. Over the past ten years, this team has served over 8,000 military-affiliated students, processed over 60,000 VA certifications, and contributed to the success of over 3,472 graduates.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has it all — innovative academics, real-world experience, undergraduate research, and access to opportunities that you can only find in the dynamic city of Las Vegas. UNLV is a premier metropolitan research institution and is ranked as one of the nation's most diverse universities by U.S. News & World Report.

With 76 majors and 70 minors, UNLV does more than offer options — we provide opportunities. Plus, if your professional ambitions require you to obtain multiple degrees, UNLV also has more than 125 graduate degree programs and our own law, medicine, and dental medicine schools.

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Military & Veteran Support Programs

UNLV offers the following veteran and military support programs: 

  • GI Bill-approved programs
  • Award-winning Student Veterans of America chapter
  • Peer Advising for Veteran Education (PAVE) mentorship program
  • VA VetSuccess benefits counselor on campus
  • VA VITAL healthcare program coordinator on campus
  • In-state tuition for students using any VA Education benefits
  • Offers credit for military experience
  • Awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams
  • Approved for Tuition Assistance
  • UNLV is a Yellow Ribbon school
  • UNLV is a MyCAA approved school

Is UNLV a GI Bill-approved school?

Yes, UNLV is a GI Bill-approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is UNLV a Yellow Ribbon school?

Yes, UNLV is a Yellow Ribbon school.

Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does UNLV offer Yellow Ribbon for master’s programs?

Yes, UNLV offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are UNLV's tuition rates for military and veterans?

UNLV’s tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

What are UNLV's online tuition rates for military and veterans?

UNLV’s tuition rate for active military does not exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may not have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does UNLV offer online degree programs?

Yes, UNLV offers online degree programs. 

Is UNLV approved for Tuition Assistance?

Yes, UNLV is approved for Tuition Assistance.  

Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Does UNLV offer master’s programs covered by Tuition Assistance?

Yes, UNLV has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.  

Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.

Is UNLV a MyCAA school?

Yes, UNLV is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.