Established in 1957, University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Las Vegas (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Nevada.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 62 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 