University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is a private, 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 offers 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 core classes (e.g., Information Research Strategies, Technology and Society, Project Management, Intellectual Property Law), as well as traditional ones.
UAT offers Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees, on campus and online. The school has an enrollment of approximately 850 students. UAT also participates in a student exchange with DeMontfort University, UK.[citation needed]
University of Advancing Technology
| Applied | 622 | |
| Admitted | 495 | 80% |
| Enrolled total | 140 | |
| Full Time: | 140 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 56% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 42% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 43% |
| 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 | $19,100.00 | $19,100.00 | $19,100.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $11,800.00 | $11,800.00 | $11,800.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $950.00 | $950.00 | $950.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $8,396.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses | $4,550.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 94% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 78% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $4,167.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 84% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $10,746.00 |
University of Advancing Technology
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Artificial Intelligence | X | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | X | X | ||
| Computer Graphics | X | X | ||
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | X | |||
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | X | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | X | |||
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | X | X | ||
| Information Technology | X | |||
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | X | |||
| Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster | X | X | ||
Scholarships for Students in Arizona
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Excellence in Aviation Scholarship | $3000 | June 04, 2012 |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near University of Advancing Technology
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| ITT Technical Institute-Tempe | 0.4mi |
| Collins College | 1.8mi |
| Lamson College | 2.4mi |
| University of Phoenix-Phoenix-Hohokam Campus | 2.4mi |
| Rio Salado College | 2.5mi |
| Brookline College-Tempe | 2.8mi |
| South Mountain Community College | 3.1mi |
| University of Phoenix-Online Campus | 3.5mi |
| Arizona State University | 3.7mi |
| Southwest Institute of Healing Arts | 4.0mi |
| Refrigeration School Inc | 4.9mi |
| GateWay Community College | 5.0mi |
| Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences | 5.1mi |
| Pima Medical Institute-Mesa | 6.0mi |
| Mesa Community College | 6.1mi |
