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University of Advancing Technology

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 260
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 91%
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 36%

Located in Tempe, Arizona, University of Advancing Technology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 91% indicates that University of Advancing Technology is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Advancing Technology is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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, University of Advancing Technology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Advancing Technology is reported to be 36%, 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, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 48%.

The retention rate of students at University of Advancing Technology is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arizona is 63%, while the national average is 63%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Advancing Technology do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

91.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,966

Cost of attendance at University of Advancing Technology in 2022 for students from Arizona.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $9,348
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,966

Cost of attendance at University of Advancing Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Arizona's average $23,687
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at University of Advancing Technology received on average $11,065 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.

$11,065
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 92 62% $6,508 $598,745
Other Federal Grant 124 83% $5,657 $701,465
State Grant/Scholarships 4 3% $7,266 $29,065
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 86 58% $9,003 $774,253
Total Grant & Scholarships 136 91% $11,065 $1,504,783

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Advancing Technology students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Advancing Technology students is 35.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 36.7%.

35.8%

  • African American 14.3% 2 students
  • white 43.9% 18 students
  • unknown 47.4% 9 students
  • hispanic 27.3% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 25.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

University of Advancing 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

University of Advancing Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)