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Uintah Basin Technical College

Type Less than 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 97%
On-time graduation rate 80%

Located in Roosevelt, Utah, UBTech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Uintah Basin Technical College 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.

Uintah Basin Technical College 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 8-to-1, UBTech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

UBTech boasts an impressive student retention rate of 97% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at UBTech are Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Carpentry/Carpenter, Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Carpentry/Carpenter

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

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 Uintah Basin Technical College was $5,255. 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

UBTech net price calculator

$5,255

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in Utah and nationwide.

Utah's average $11,723
National average $12,007
Below is the net price of UBTech 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 $5,255 $847 (14%)
2021 $6,102 $180 (3%)
2020 $6,282 $4,792 (322%)
2019 $1,490 $1,663 (53%)
2018 $3,153 $556 (15%) $7,472
2017 $3,709 $631 (15%) $4,344
2016 $4,340 $776 (22%) $4,657
2015 $3,564 $914 (20%) $2,835
2014 $4,478 -- $4,478

How does UBTech's $5,255 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of public, Less than 2 year institutions is $12,007. However, for Utah colleges, that number is $11,723. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Frank Phillips College logo Frank Phillips College
Borger TX
Public $5,136 2% Cheaper
Bridgerland Technical College logo Bridgerland Technical College
Logan UT
Public $7,845 49% Expensive
Ogden-Weber Technical College logo Ogden-Weber Technical College
Ogden UT
Public $5,727 9% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Uintah Basin Technical College during 2022 academic year.

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

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 56 of freshman students at Uintah Basin Technical College received on average $2,497 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.

$2,497
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 13 7% $4,927 $64,046
Other Federal Grant 13 7% $4,927 $64,046
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 97 56% $1,836 $178,130
Total Grant & Scholarships 97 56% $2,497 $242,176

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.

$1,463
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Uintah Basin Technical College sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 240

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Undergraduate Certificate 171 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 39 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 82

Petroleum Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 71 students

CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 80

Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 80 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 66

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 52 students

Cabinetmaking and Millwork

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 40

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 33

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

Undergraduate Certificate 33 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 27

Carpentry/Carpenter

Undergraduate Certificate 27 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 13

Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 13 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 8

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

Undergraduate Certificate 8 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 101 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 81 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 89 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

88.1%

Dropout Rate

Out of 101 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 12 students dropped out of the school.

11.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Moderate

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at UBTech is greatly skewed towards men students, with 69.5% of undergraduate students being men and 30.5% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 1,155, with 352 women and 803 men.

  • men 69.5% 803 students
  • women 30.5% 352 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 7% 83 students
  • 40-49 4% 51 students
  • 30-34 3% 32 students
  • 25-29 3% 30 students
  • 35-39 2% 27 students
  • 20-21 2% 23 students
  • 22-24 2% 21 students
  • 50-64 2% 19 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Uintah Basin Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Uintah Basin Technical College 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

Veteran Services

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