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University of Advancing Technology

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Tempe, AZ

$16,741

Avg tuition

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About University of Advancing Technology

School Type: Private

Status: For Profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Advancing Technology is a small private university located on an urban campus in Tempe, Arizona. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 851, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 21 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 36%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $16,741.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

91% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

61% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

36% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

908

Students enrolled

62%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold

Demographics

White

48%

Hispanic

15%

Black

13%

Two or more races

10%

Unknown

6%

American Indian/Alaska Native

3%

Asian

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

Female student population

20%

Socio-economic diversity

62% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

52

Total Online Enrollment

566

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $16,741 $16,741
Graduate $17,500 $17,500

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $0
On-campus room and board $9,600
On-campus other expenses $800
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,800
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,500
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $6,000

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $27,141 $27,141
Off-campus without family $33,041 $33,041
Off-campus with family $22,741 $22,741

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

83%

State Grant Aid

3%

Institution Grant Aid

58%

Pell Grant

62%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,657
State Grant Aid $7,266
Institution Grant Aid $9,003
Pell Grant Aid $5,840

Financial Outlook

$29k

Average student debt after graduation

$41k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

7

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Military Technologies And Applied Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Military Technologies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

11

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.