Overview
Founded in 2017 as the UNLV School of Medicine, the institution was renamed in 2021 following a landmark $150 million gift from the estate of businessman and philanthropist Kirk Kerkorian, one of the largest gifts ever made to a medical school. The school was established to help address chronic physician shortages in Nevada and to build a robust academic medical center in Las Vegas. It welcomed its inaugural class in 2017 and quickly earned full LCME accreditation, emphasizing community-based training and partnerships with local hospitals.
At a Glance
| Type | Public |
| Location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Total students | 400 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 3:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 3% |
| Graduation rate | 95% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 (resident) |
Tuition & Costs (estimates)
| In-state tuition | $38,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $62,000 |
| Room & board | $16,000 |
| Average financial aid | $30,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 80% |
Admissions
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | 3.70 |
| Regular deadline | October 15 (AMCAS) |
Top Programs
- MD Program
- Graduate Medical Education/Residencies
- Biomedical Sciences
- Rural and Underserved Medicine
- Clinical Research
Figures are estimates for exploration — verify current costs, deadlines, and requirements on the university's official website.