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East Valley Institute of Technology

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 6 to 1
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 86%

Located in Mesa, Arizona, EVIT is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of East Valley Institute of Technology is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

East Valley Institute of Technology is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 6-to-1, EVIT emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

EVIT boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 63% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at EVIT are Welding Technology/Welder, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Welding Technology/Welder

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology/Technician

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by East Valley Institute of Technology during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$5,961
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at East Valley Institute of Technology sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 85

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate Certificate 36 students

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 17 students

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 6 students

Sterile Processing Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 54

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 34 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 20 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 27

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 24

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 7

Plumbing Technology/Plumber

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 7 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 6 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 6 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

85.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 7 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students dropped out of the school.

14.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at EVIT is slightly skewed towards women students, with 53.6% of undergraduate students being women and 46.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 252, with 135 women and 117 men.

  • men 46.4% 117 students
  • women 53.6% 135 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 28% 70 students
  • 20-21 20% 50 students
  • 22-24 17% 42 students
  • 25-29 13% 33 students
  • 40-49 8% 19 students
  • 30-34 7% 17 students
  • 35-39 5% 12 students
  • 50-64 2% 6 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

East Valley Institute of Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

East Valley Institute of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families