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United Technical Center

Overview of United Technical Center

United Technical Center is found in Clarksburg, WV. Clarksburg is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Certificate at United Technical Center.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine.

United Technical Center Selectivity

Admission to United Technical Center is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 19% of those who apply who get accepted.

Student Body

Students numbered 27 in 2007 at United Technical Center. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. A very high share of students at United Technical Center are female.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of United Technical Center is to provide technical and related instruction which allows its students to achieve to their highest potential and meet the ever-changing needs of business, industry, and the community."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting United Technical Center

United Technical Center
Clarksburg, WV 26301-9524
General Phone: (304) 326-7580

United Technical Center Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing And Emergency Medicine22various nursing

Number of programs and degrees for United Technical Center in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years221

Student Body

In 2007, United Technical Center had a total enrollment of 27 students (27 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men15%
Women85%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White100%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
20-2119%
22-2411%
25-2926%
30-347%
35-3919%
40-4915%
50-644%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
West Virginia100%

United Technical Center Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time85 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating93%

United Technical Center Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Clarksburg, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

United Technical Center Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1422719%27100%
Men44100%4100%
Women1382317%23100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerequired
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)not required

United Technical Center Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,800
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 2,800
Books and supplies$ 2,500

Financial Aid:
United Technical Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2068000)

United Technical Center Degree Programs (2007)

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other

United Technical Center Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets United Technical Center Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%United Technical Center % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%United Technical Center % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%United Technical Center Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%United Technical Center Female % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%United Technical Center Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%United Technical Center % students 40 years or older
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library

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