University of Advancing Technology

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,442

3.91% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$12,936

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

8.76%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

80.7%

1,367 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

836

100% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

35%

36 Graduates

About

University of Advancing Technology is a higher education institution located in Maricopa County, AZ. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at University of Advancing Technology were Game & Interactive Media Design (16 degrees awarded), Computer Science (13 degrees), and Digital Arts (13 degrees).

In 2020, 118 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Advancing Technology. 16.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 83.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (68 degrees), 4.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Advancing Technology is $16,442, which is $2,042 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Advancing Technology is $16,442, which is $2,042 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $12,936.

In 2020, 76% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 66% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$16,442

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of Advancing Technology was $16,442. The cost of tuition at University of Advancing Technology is $2,042 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,400).

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

Average Net Price

$12,936

2020 Value

41.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of Advancing Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,936. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of Advancing Technology grew by 41.4%.

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

$9,010

Room and Board

$N/A

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Advancing Technology was of $9,010 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $N/A. The cost of room and board increased by 1.98% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies remained the same by NaNk% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

66%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

76% of undergraduate students at University of Advancing Technology received grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 26.7% with respect to 2019, when 60% 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.

8.76%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at University of Advancing Technology was 8.76%, which represents 22 out of the 251 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 1,367 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 80.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,367 applicants, 1,103 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.7% acceptance rate.

There were 836 students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Advancing Technology has an overall enrollment yield of 13.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

1,103

Accepted Out of 1,367

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Advancing Technology was 80.7% (1,103 admissions from 1,367 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 87.4%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 80.8%, while admissions grew by 66.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Advancing Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

N/A

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at University of Advancing Technology in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Advancing Technology has a total enrollment of 836 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Advancing Technology is 836 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% 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 51.1% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Black or African American, 9.81% Two or More Races, 3.23% Asian, 2.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.837% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (12%) and White Female (9.76%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (31.9%), followed by White Female (14.9%) and Black or African American Male (12.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Advancing Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 836 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Advancing Technology is 836 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at University of Advancing Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 68.5% 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

59%

2020 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 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (71.5%), 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

White
427
Hispanic or Latino
125
Black or African American
93

The enrolled student population at University of Advancing Technology is 51.1% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, 11.1% Black or African American, 9.81% Two or More Races, 3.23% Asian, 2.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.837% 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 44% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.4% 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, 52 students (6.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 78 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 (68 degrees awarded). There were 4.86 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Advancing Technology is Game & Interactive Media Design (16 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (13 degrees) and Digital Arts (13 degrees).

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 (15 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (33 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (998,841 people), Other managers (836,376 people), Software developers (673,158 people), Financial managers (510,314 people), and Chief executives & legislators (410,685 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Advancing Technology are Applied Sciences (15 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (33 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (22 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

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 Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Architectural & engineering managers

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 (1,050,288 people), Elementary & secondary schools (661,973 people), Banking & related activities (550,331 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (505,737 people), and Insurance carriers (463,380 people).

Degrees

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

Game & Interactive Media Design
16 degree-majorss awarded
Computer Science
13 degree-majorss awarded
Digital Arts
13 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Advancing Technology was Game & Interactive Media Design with 16 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

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 98 degrees were awarded to men at University of Advancing Technology, which is 4.9 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (20).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 16 degrees were awarded to men at University of Advancing Technology in Game & Interactive Media Design, which is 8 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 5 degrees were awarded to women at University of Advancing Technology in Digital Arts, which is 0.5 times less than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 15% 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, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at University of Advancing Technology is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 11.1% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
68 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Advancing Technology is white (68 degrees awarded). There were 4.86 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

8.47% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
55 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
13 degrees awarded
White Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Advancing Technology is white male (55 degrees awarded). There were 4.23 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (13 degrees).

Operations

University of Advancing Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $264k (NaNk%), compared to the 1.87% average return ($195k on $10.4M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2020, University of Advancing Technology had a total salary expenditure of $17.1M. University of Advancing Technology employs 28 Professors, 7 No academic ranks, and 0 N/A. Most academics at University of Advancing Technology are Male Professors (19), Female Professors(9), and Female No academic ranks (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 28 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 8 employees, and Management with 6 employees.

Finances

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Advancing Technology (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Other Technology-Related Schools Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, University of Advancing Technology received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$5.92M

2020 Salaries

4.42%

growth from 2019

In 2020, University of Advancing Technology paid a median of $5.92M in salaries, which represents 34.6% of their overall expenditure ($17.1M) and a 4.42% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.12% growth from 2018 and a 9.14% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 2.95M (42.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.26M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of Advancing Technology paid a total of $2.26M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $855k (29%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

28 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Advancing Technology were Professor with 28 employees; No academic rank with 7 employees; and No academic rank with 0 employees.

In 2020, 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 28 employees; Business and Financial Operations with 8 employees; and Management with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Advancing Technology was Male Professor with 19 employees, Female Professor with 9 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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