University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is a for-profit, family owned institution of higher education located in Tempe, Arizona. Founded in 1983, UAT is a university with multiple areas of study in technical fields, while retaining liberal arts requirements in the Fine Arts and Humanities. Sometimes misunderstood to be a vocational school due to the history of their offerings in a vocational context, UAT purports a general education comparable to typical universities such as Arizona State University, with specific emphasis on how its specialized mission integrates technology into its general education requirements. The institution offers unique core classes (e.g., Information Research Strategies, Technology and Society, Project Management, Intellectual Property Law), as well as all traditional ones.
An independent institution, UAT's mission is to educate students in advancing technology who innovate for our future. The university's vision is to advance global society by developing premier thinkers for a lifetime of innovation. Students learn how technology has evolved so that they may participate in its evolution.
UAT offers Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees, on campus and online. The school has an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students. UAT also participates in a student exchange with DeMontfort University, UK.
Fast Facts
- Private for profit, Four or more years
- 1100 students
- $18,300.00 avg tuition
2625 W Baseline Rd
Tempe,
AZ
85283
(602) 383-8228
University of Advancing Technology
| Applied | 1,024 | |
| Admitted | 341 | 33% |
| Enrolled total | 165 | |
| Full Time: | 165 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| SAT Writing |
| ACT Composite | ||
| ACT English | ||
| ACT Math | ||
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 70% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 30% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 30% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
University of Advancing Technology
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $18,300.00 | $18,300.00 | $18,300.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $11,100.00 | $11,100.00 | $11,100.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $900.00 | $900.00 | $900.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,628.00 | ||
| Other Expenses | $4,450.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 96% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 85% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $2,703.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 73% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $12,698.00 |
University of Advancing Technology
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other | X | X | ||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | |||
| Information Science/Studies | X | X | ||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Computer Engineering Technology/Technician | X | X | ||
Scholarships for Students in Arizona
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Schools Community Service Scholarship | $10000 | March 02, 2012 |
| John C. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship | $3500 | February 15, 2012 |
| CU Succeed Scholarship | $2000 | May 11, 2012 |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
| Marion Maccarrell Scott Scholarship | Varies | February 17, 2012 |
Schools Near University of Advancing Technology
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| ITT Technical Institute-Tempe | 0.5mi |
| Collins College | 1.8mi |
| Lamson College | 2.4mi |
| University of Phoenix-Phoenix-Hohokam Campus | 2.4mi |
| Rio Salado College | 2.5mi |
| Brookline College | 3.2mi |
| South Mountain Community College | 3.5mi |
| University of Phoenix-Online Campus | 3.5mi |
| Arizona State University | 3.8mi |
| Southwest Institute of Healing Arts | 4.1mi |
| Refrigeration School Inc | 5.1mi |
| GateWay Community College | 5.1mi |
| Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences | 5.2mi |
| Pima Medical Institute | 6.1mi |
| Mesa Community College | 6.1mi |
