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UEI College-Fresno

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 15%

Located in Fresno, California, UEI College-Fresno is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of UEI College-Fresno 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.

UEI College-Fresno is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at UEI College-Fresno is reported to be 15%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at UEI College-Fresno is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UEI College-Fresno do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at UEI College-Fresno are Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Security and Loss Prevention Services, General Office Occupations and Clerical Services. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

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

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Security and Loss Prevention Services

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at UEI College-Fresno was $30,466. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

UEI College-Fresno net price calculator

$30,466

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of UEI College-Fresno for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $30,466 $167 $30,480 $30,289 $30,057 $34,898
2021 $30,299 $1,012 (3%) $30,207 $30,426 $31,303 $32,635
2020 $29,287 $879 (3%) $29,208 $28,940 $31,815 $32,633
2019 $28,408 $392 (1%) $28,358 $28,438 $29,583 $31,150 $32,520
2018 $28,016 $253 $27,874 $27,987 $30,170 $31,471
2017 $28,269 $4,126 (17%) $28,163 $27,901 $29,621 $31,086
2016 $24,143 $1,410 (6%) $24,098 $23,250 $26,648 $27,731 $27,981
2015 $25,553 $3,135 (14%) $25,314 $25,529 $26,374 $27,163
2014 $22,418 -- $22,522 $21,937 $23,766 $26,391

How does UEI College-Fresno's $30,466 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for California colleges, that number is $10,382. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Texas Health School logo Texas Health School
Houston TX
Private $29,094 5% Cheaper

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by UEI College-Fresno 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

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at UEI College-Fresno received on average $5,935 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,935
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 598 97% $4,330 $2,589,485
Other Federal Grant 598 97% $5,904 $3,530,585
State Grant/Scholarships 3 0% $1,606 $4,817
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 116 19% $528 $61,203
Total Grant & Scholarships 606 98% $5,935 $3,596,605

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 96% of freshman students at UEI College-Fresno received $7,616 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,616
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 595 96% $7,616 $4,531,595
Private Loans 240 39% $3,419 $820,650
Total Loans 600 97% $8,920 $5,352,245

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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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.

$7,727
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at UEI College-Fresno sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 383

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 244 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 90 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 48 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 91

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

Undergraduate Certificate 91 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 51

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Undergraduate Certificate 51 students

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 40

Security and Loss Prevention Services

Undergraduate Certificate 40 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 629 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 94 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 323 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

51.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 629 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 299 students dropped out of the school.

47.5%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 7 students are still enrolled in the school.

1.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at UEI College-Fresno is greatly skewed towards women students, with 68.1% of undergraduate students being women and 31.9% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 1,077, with 733 women and 344 men.

  • men 31.9% 344 students
  • women 68.1% 733 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 21% 221 students
  • 25-29 18% 197 students
  • 20-21 17% 183 students
  • 22-24 16% 170 students
  • 30-34 13% 139 students
  • 35-39 7% 72 students
  • 40-49 6% 66 students
  • 50-64 1% 13 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

UEI College-Fresno provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

UEI College-Fresno offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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