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University Of Advancing Technology

University Of Advancing Technology

University of Advancing Technology, also known as UAT, is a for-profit, institution of higher education located in Tempe, Arizona, United States. Established in 1983, the institution provides unique core classes as well as all traditional ones. UAT offers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees in diverse areas of study. It also offers online continuing education programs to its students.

University of Advancing Technology offers an active life for the students. The campus hosts student clubs and organizations like T.A.P.S. (The Academic Paranormal Society), LAN Committee, Quarter Circle Forward (QCF), and Anime Club. The university offers several types of financial aid to the students. Some of the important scholarships include the Thinking Scholarships, UAT-Online Scholarships, Financial Need Scholarships, and Karrlin Field Memorial Scholarship.

Overview of University Of Advancing Technology

University Of Advancing Technology can be found in Tempe, AZ (a medium-sized city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at University Of Advancing Technology.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at University Of Advancing Technology are in media and engineering technician.

University Of Advancing Technology Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.

Student Body

In 2007, 1,254 students were enrolled in University Of Advancing Technology. A very high share of students at the school are male.

Student Life

Full-time students are the norm at University Of Advancing Technology.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of Advancing Technology

University Of Advancing Technology
2625 W Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
General Phone: (602) 383-8228
http://www.uat.edu

University Of Advancing Technology Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Media95communications tech courses
Engineering Technician69computer engineering tech
Computer Science And Engineering4computer and info science, information science

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Advancing Technology in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree1403
Associate's degree243
Master's degree41

Student Body

In 2007, University Of Advancing Technology had a total enrollment of 1,254 students (1,252 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men91%
Women9%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate96%
Graduate4%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White62%
Black4%
Hispanic6%
Asian3%
American Indian1%
Unknown23%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1917%
20-2129%
22-2424%
25-2919%
30-346%
35-393%
40-491%
50-640%

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

ResidencePercent
Arizona21%
California10%
New Jersey6%
Texas5%
New York5%
Indiana4%
Wisconsin4%
Ohio4%
Connecticut4%
Michigan3%
Maryland3%
Pennsylvania3%
Oregon3%
Massachusetts2%
Maine2%
Missouri2%
Illinois2%
Minnesota2%
Georgia2%
New Hampshire1%
Kansas1%
Washington1%
Arkansas1%
Nebraska1%
Virginia1%
Florida1%
Tennessee1%
North Carolina1%
Iowa1%

University Of Advancing Technology Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %

University Of Advancing Technology Room and Board (2007)

University Of Advancing Technology offers campus housing for 320 of its 1,252 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

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

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

University Of Advancing Technology Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total86779692%22328%
Men79873292%20428%
Women696493%1930%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordnot required
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

University Of Advancing Technology Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 16,300
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 16,300
Room and board$ 9,076
Room charge$ 5,700
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,376
Books and supplies$ 1,000
Other expenses$ 4,450

Financial Aid:
University Of Advancing Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2559000)

University Of Advancing Technology Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2413

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year1*1*
Associate professorcalendar year23$51,80512$52,749
All faculty totalcalendar year24$51,91013$53,476

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Advancing Technology Degree Programs (2007)

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other

University Of Advancing Technology Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Advancing Technology Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%University Of Advancing Technology % of degrees in media
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%University Of Advancing Technology Male % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%University Of Advancing Technology Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%University Of Advancing Technology % of degrees in engineering technician
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%University Of Advancing Technology Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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