University of Advancing Technology

https://www.uat.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $17,900
    3.04% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $27,286
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    98.1%
    360 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    933
    50.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    27.4%
    26 Graduates

    About

    University of Advancing Technology is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Advancing Technology were Electronic Operations & Warfare (23 degrees awarded), Digital Arts (15 degrees), and Computer Science (12 degrees).

    In 2024, 263 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Advancing Technology. 29.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 70.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (156 degrees), 5.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at University of Advancing Technology is $17,900, which is $−10,278 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Advancing Technology is $17,900, which is $10,278 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,286.

    In 2024, 59% of undergraduate students attending University of Advancing Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $17,900
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Advancing Technology was $17,900. The cost of tuition at University of Advancing Technology is $−10,278 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Average Net Price

    $27,286
    2024 Value
    29%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 University of Advancing Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,286. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Advancing Technology grew by 29%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $12,771
    Room and Board

    The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Advancing Technology was of $12,771 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.72% between 2023 and 2024.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    59%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    68%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    59% of undergraduate students at University of Advancing Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 25.3% with respect to 2023, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    University of Advancing Technology received 360 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 57.6% annual growth. Out of those 360 applicants, 353 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.1% acceptance rate.

    There were 933 students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology in 2024.

    University of Advancing Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 42.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    98.1%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    353
    Accepted Out of 360

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Advancing Technology was 98.1% (353 admissions from 360 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 95.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 57.6%, while admissions declined by 56.5%.

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    Enrollment

    University of Advancing Technology had a total enrollment of 933 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Advancing Technology is 470 students and the part-time enrollment is 463. This means that 50.4% of students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at University of Advancing Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.5% White, 18.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Black or African American, 8.15% Two or More Races, 2.89% Asian, 2.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.857% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.5%) and Black or African American Male (9.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (15.2%) and White Female (9.09%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    50.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at University of Advancing Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 933 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Advancing Technology is 470 and the part-time enrollment is 463. This means that 50.4% of students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    77%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Advancing Technology was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), University of Advancing Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      406 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      174 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      151 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at University of Advancing Technology is 43.5% White, 18.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% Black or African American, 8.15% Two or More Races, 2.89% Asian, 2.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.857% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 67 students (7.18%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 107 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Advancing Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Advancing Technology is white (156 degrees awarded). There were 5.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Advancing Technology is Electronic Operations & Warfare (23 degrees awarded), followed by Digital Arts (15 degrees) and Computer Science (12 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Advancing Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (40 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (64 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (32 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Software developers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Advancing Technology are Software developers (694,937 people), Other managers (268,517 people), Computer occupations, all other (153,324 people), Police officers (145,474 people), and Computer & information systems managers (131,414 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Advancing Technology in 2024 are Applied Sciences (40 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (64 degrees), Engineering Technologies (32 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (62 degrees), and Communication Technologies (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Advancing Technology are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at University of Advancing Technology are Applied Sciences (40 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (64 degrees), Engineering Technologies (32 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (62 degrees), and Communication Technologies (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Advancing Technology are Computer Systems Design (756,168 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (349,163 people), Elementary & secondary schools (329,840 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (259,477 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (153,220 people).

    The most specialized majors at University of Advancing Technology are Applied Sciences (40 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (64 degrees), Engineering Technologies (32 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (62 degrees), and Communication Technologies (3 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Advancing Technology.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Electronic Operations & Warfare
      17 degrees awarded
    2. Game & Interactive Media Design
      15 degrees awarded
    3. Computer Science
      12 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Advancing Technology was Electronic Operations & Warfare with 17 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    185
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    78
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 185 degrees were awarded to men at University of Advancing Technology, which is 2.37 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (78).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at University of Advancing Technology in Electronic Operations & Warfare, which is 3.44 times more than the 9 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 15 degrees were awarded to men at University of Advancing Technology in Digital Arts, which is 1.88 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    41%
    100% Completion Time
    42%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 41% of students graduating from University of Advancing Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      156 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      28 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      27 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at University of Advancing Technology is white (156 degrees awarded). There were 5.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (28 degrees).

    7.22% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      117 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      113 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      103 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Advancing Technology is white male (117 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (113 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, University of Advancing Technology had a total salary expenditure of 22.8M. University of Advancing Technology employs 30 Professors, 4 No academic ranks and 1 Instructors. Most academics at University of Advancing Technology are Male Professor (19), Female Professor (11), and Male No academic rank (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Advancing Technology are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $7.69M
    2024 Salaries
    10.2%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, University of Advancing Technology paid a median of $7.69M in salaries, which represents 33.8% of their overall expenditure ($22.8M) and a 10.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.66% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 7.31% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $2.93M
    Instructional Salaries
    35
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, University of Advancing Technology paid a total of $2.93M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Advancing Technology were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 5 employees.

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