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Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 60%

Located in Alexandria, Louisiana, Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria 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.

Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria 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, Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Louisiana is 66%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria are Blood Bank Technology Specialist, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Child Care Provider/Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Blood Bank Technology Specialist

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $14,500
Books and Supplies $400
Total Cost $14,900

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $15,370
Books and Supplies $325
Total Cost $15,695

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Child Care Provider/Assistant

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 Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria was $22,734. 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

Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria net price calculator

$22,734

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

Louisiana's average $12,746
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria 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 $22,734 $529 (2%) $22,734
2021 $23,263 $2,294 (11%) $23,263
2020 $20,969 $976 (5%) $20,969
2019 $19,993 $2,937 (13%) $19,993
2018 $22,930 $1,904 (9%) $22,930
2017 $21,026 $400 (2%) $21,026
2016 $21,426 $319 (1%) $21,426
2015 $21,745 $871 (4%) $21,745
2014 $22,616 -- $22,616

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria 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, 73 of freshman students at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria received on average $4,370 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.

$4,370
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 180 72% $4,392 $790,627
Other Federal Grant 180 72% $4,392 $790,627
State Grant/Scholarships 2 1% $2,380 $4,759
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 182 73% $4,370 $795,386

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 69% of freshman students at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria received $6,812 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,812
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 171 69% $6,812 $1,164,831
Private Loans 2 1% $11,760 $23,520
Total Loans 173 69% $6,869 $1,188,351

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.

$13,464
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 128

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 32 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 32 students

Blood Bank Technology Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 18 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Family and Consumer Sciences

Total number of students graduated under this category 12

Child Care Provider/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 266 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 159 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 180 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

67.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 266 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 86 students dropped out of the school.

32.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria is greatly skewed towards women students, with 94.4% of undergraduate students being women and 5.6% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 54, with 51 women and 3 men.

  • men 5.6% 3 students
  • women 94.4% 51 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 22% 12 students
  • 22-24 22% 12 students
  • 20-21 20% 11 students
  • 25-29 17% 9 students
  • 30-34 6% 3 students
  • 35-39 6% 3 students
  • 40-49 4% 2 students
  • 50-64 2% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria 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