University of Advancing Technology

www.uat.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$17,958

7.27% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$20,164

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

91.5%

906 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

860

50.5% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

42.1%

32 Graduates

About

University of Advancing Technology is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Advancing Technology were Computer Science (22 degrees awarded), Computer Game Programming (21 degrees), and Electronic Operations & Warfare (20 degrees).

In 2022, 224 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Advancing Technology. 25% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 75% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (132 degrees), 4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Advancing Technology is $17,958, which is $3,017 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Advancing Technology was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 301 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Advancing Technology is $17,958, which is $3,017 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,164.

In 2022, 83% of undergraduate students attending University of Advancing Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$17,958

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at University of Advancing Technology was $17,958. The cost of tuition at University of Advancing Technology is $3,017 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Advancing Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,164

2022 Value

13.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 University of Advancing Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,164. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of University of Advancing Technology grew by 13.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Advancing Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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

$10,200

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Advancing Technology was of $10,200 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 10.9% between 2021 and 2022.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Advancing Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at University of Advancing Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 7.78% with respect to 2021, when 90% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Advancing Technology was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 301 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 906 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 22.9% annual growth. Out of those 906 applicants, 829 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.5% acceptance rate.

There were 860 students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology in 2022.

University of Advancing Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 17.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

829

Accepted Out of 906

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Advancing Technology was 91.5% (829 admissions from 906 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 91.2%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 22.9%, while admissions grew by 23.4%.

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.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at University of Advancing Technology in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Advancing Technology had a total enrollment of 860 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at University of Advancing Technology is 434 students and the part-time enrollment is 426. This means that 50.5% 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 47% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Black or African American, 8.72% Two or More Races, 2.79% Asian, 2.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.814% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (38.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (14.6%) and Black or African American Male (8.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.2%), followed by White Female (11.8%) and Black or African American Male (5.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Advancing Technology in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 860 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Advancing Technology is 434 and the part-time enrollment is 426. This means that 50.5% of students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% 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

72%

2022 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 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), 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 (2022)

White
404 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
139 enrolled students
Black or African American
127 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Advancing Technology is 47% White, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 14.8% Black or African American, 8.72% Two or More Races, 2.79% Asian, 2.21% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.814% 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 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% 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, 61 students (7.09%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 112 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 (132 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Advancing Technology is Computer Science (22 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Game Programming (21 degrees) and Electronic Operations & Warfare (20 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (26 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees), and Communication Technologies (5 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 (594,933 people), Other managers (243,921 people), Police officers (139,598 people), Computer occupations, all other (134,289 people), and Computer & information systems managers (125,363 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Advancing Technology in 2022 are Applied Sciences (26 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (79 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (14 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Surgeons, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Architectural & engineering managers

The most specialized majors at University of Advancing Technology are Applied Sciences (26 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (52 degrees), Communication Technologies (5 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (79 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (14 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (676,264 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (344,395 people), Elementary & secondary schools (304,117 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (239,504 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (136,619 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 (2022)

Computer Science
22 degrees awarded
Computer Game Programming
21 degrees awarded
Electronic Operations & Warfare
20 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Advancing Technology was Computer Science with 22 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

168

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 168 degrees were awarded to men at University of Advancing Technology, which is 3 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (56).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 29 degrees were awarded to men at University of Advancing Technology in Computer Game Programming, which is 7.25 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 7 degrees were awarded to men at University of Advancing Technology in Game & Interactive Media Design, which is 0.292 times less than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 33% 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, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at University of Advancing Technology is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
132 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
33 degrees awarded
Black or African American
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Advancing Technology is white (132 degrees awarded). There were 4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

5.8% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
102 degrees awarded
White Female
30 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Advancing Technology is white male (102 degrees awarded). There were 3.4 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (30 degrees).

Operations

University of Advancing Technology employs 35 Professors, 8 No academic ranks. Most academics at University of Advancing Technology are Male Professor (23), Female Professor (12), and Female No academic rank (5).

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 30 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 8 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$6.86M

2022 Salaries

7.31%

growth from 2021

In 2022, University of Advancing Technology paid a median of $6.86M in salaries, a 7.31% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.98% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 4.42% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.97M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, University of Advancing Technology paid a total of $2.97M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 43.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

35 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

30 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Advancing Technology were Professor with 35 employees, and No academic rank with 8 employees.

In 2022, 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 30 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Advancing Technology was Male Professor with 23 employees, Female Professor with 12 employees, and Female No academic rank with 5 employees.

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

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