University of Advancing Technology

www.uat.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,741

1.82% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$17,706

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.7%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

91.2%

737 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

908

50.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

33.3%

30 Graduates

About

University of Advancing Technology is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Advancing Technology were Electronic Operations & Warfare (33 degrees awarded), Computer Game Programming. (19 degrees), and Digital Arts (16 degrees).

In 2021, 156 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Advancing Technology. 21.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 78.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (85 degrees), 4.05 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Advancing Technology is $16,741, which is $2,241 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Advancing Technology is $16,741, which is $2,241 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,706.

In 2021, 90% of undergraduate students attending University of Advancing Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 71% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,741

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Advancing Technology was $16,741. The cost of tuition at University of Advancing Technology is $2,241 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Average Net Price

$17,706

2021 Value

36.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Advancing Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,706. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Advancing Technology grew by 36.9%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$9,200

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Advancing Technology was of $9,200 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.11% between 2020 and 2021.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at University of Advancing Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 18.4% with respect to 2020, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Advancing Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.7%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Advancing Technology was 3.7%, which represents 10 out of the 270 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Advancing Technology received 737 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 46.1% annual growth. Out of those 737 applicants, 672 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.2% acceptance rate.

There were 908 students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology in 2021.

University of Advancing Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 12.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

672

Accepted Out of 737

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Advancing Technology was 91.2% (672 admissions from 737 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 80.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 46.1%, while admissions declined by −39.1%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Advancing Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Advancing Technology had a total enrollment of 908 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Advancing Technology is 458 students and the part-time enrollment is 450. 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 48.2% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.2% Black or African American, 10.5% Two or More Races, 3.08% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.42% Asian, and 0.551% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (13.4%) and Two or More Races Male (8.48%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (40%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (20%) and Black or African American Male (10%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Advancing Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 908 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Advancing Technology is 458 and the part-time enrollment is 450. This means that 50.4% of students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Advancing Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 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 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), University of Advancing Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Advancing Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
438 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
139 enrolled students
Black or African American
120 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Advancing Technology is 48.2% White, 15.3% Hispanic or Latino, 13.2% Black or African American, 10.5% Two or More Races, 3.08% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.42% Asian, and 0.551% 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 Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% 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, 56 students (6.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 90 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 (85 degrees awarded). There were 4.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Advancing Technology is Electronic Operations & Warfare (33 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Game Programming. (19 degrees) and Digital Arts (16 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (34 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (39 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 (536,111 people), Other managers (234,576 people), Police officers (134,513 people), Computer occupations, all other (133,361 people), and Computer & information systems managers (123,629 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Advancing Technology in 2021 are Applied Sciences (34 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (55 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Architectural & engineering managers, Surgeons, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Advancing Technology are Applied Sciences (34 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (39 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (55 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (639,024 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (338,112 people), Elementary & secondary schools (288,644 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (230,394 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (131,138 people).

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 (2021)

Electronic Operations & Warfare
33 degree-majors awarded
Computer Game Programming.
19 degree-majors awarded
Digital Arts
16 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Advancing Technology was Electronic Operations & Warfare with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Advancing Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

123

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 123 degrees were awarded to men at University of Advancing Technology, which is 3.73 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (33).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Advancing Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at University of Advancing Technology in Electronic Operations & Warfare. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 10 degrees were awarded to men at University of Advancing Technology in Digital Arts, which is 1 times approximately the same the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

39%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 32% 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, 39% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Advancing Technology is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
85 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
21 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Advancing Technology is white (85 degrees awarded). There were 4.05 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (21 degrees).

7.69% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
71 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
19 degrees awarded
White Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Advancing Technology is white male (71 degrees awarded). There were 3.74 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (19 degrees).

Operations

University of Advancing Technology employs 31 Professors, 7 No academic ranks. Most academics at University of Advancing Technology are Male Professor (20), Female Professor (11), and Female No academic rank (4).

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 27 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 7 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.4M

2021 Salaries

7.98%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Advancing Technology paid a median of $6.4M in salaries, a 7.98% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.74M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Advancing Technology paid a total of $2.74M to 38 employees working as instructors, which represents 42.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Advancing Technology were Professor with 31 employees, and No academic rank with 7 employees.

In 2021, 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 27 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 7 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Advancing Technology was Male Professor with 20 employees, Female Professor with 11 employees, and Female No academic rank with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Advancing Technology.