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Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 56%

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

One of the notable aspects of Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette 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-Lafayette 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 13-to-1, Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette is 59% , 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-Lafayette 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-Lafayette are Blood Bank Technology Specialist, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Dental Assisting/Assistant, 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

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Dental Assisting/Assistant

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-Lafayette was $20,476. 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-Lafayette net price calculator

$20,476

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-Lafayette 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 $20,476 $424 (2%) $20,476
2021 $20,052 $791 (4%) $20,316
2020 $20,843 $72 $20,737
2019 $20,915 $3,749 (15%) $20,915
2018 $24,664 $3,000 (14%) $24,224
2017 $21,664 $1,358 (7%) $23,419
2016 $20,306 $337 (2%) $21,508
2015 $20,643 $4,068 (16%) $19,330
2014 $24,711 -- $24,581

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette 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, 63 of freshman students at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette received on average $4,486 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.

$4,486
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 352 62% $4,411 $1,552,762
Other Federal Grant 352 62% $4,411 $1,552,762
State Grant/Scholarships 13 2% $3,762 $48,906
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 357 63% $4,486 $1,601,668

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 61% of freshman students at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette received $6,644 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,644
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 349 61% $6,644 $2,318,669
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 349 61% $6,644 $2,318,669

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.

$12,556
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

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

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 294

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 94 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 59 students

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 47 students

Blood Bank Technology Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 39 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 25 students

Family and Consumer Sciences

Total number of students graduated under this category 22

Child Care Provider/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 22 students

Computer and Information Science

Total number of students graduated under this category 15

Computer Support Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 15 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 552 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 312 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 384 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

69.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 552 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 168 students dropped out of the school.

30.4%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette is greatly skewed towards women students, with 90.2% of undergraduate students being women and 9.8% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 234, with 211 women and 23 men.

  • men 9.8% 23 students
  • women 90.2% 211 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 21% 49 students
  • 22-24 20% 47 students
  • 20-21 18% 41 students
  • 30-34 12% 28 students
  • 18-19 11% 26 students
  • 40-49 10% 23 students
  • 35-39 7% 16 students
  • 50-64 1% 2 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette 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