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University of Advancing Technology

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Tempe, AZ
  • 281 reviews
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    With respect to scheduling and social distancing guidelines, some UAT classes have returned to live (in-person) instruction, but a virtual component will remain for every class, regardless of modality. Classes and labs have a reduced in-person capacity. If you have specific concerns or questions you don't see answered here, please reach out to our Admissions Advisors at admissions@uat.edu. Learn More

    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      C+
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      A-
    5. Athletics
      NG
    6. Party Scene
      B-
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      A-
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      A-
    11. Student Life
      A-
    12. Safety
      B+
    uat.edu
    2625 W Baseline Rd
    Tempe, AZ 85283
    About UAT...
    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
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    From University of Advancing Technology

    Welcome to UAT!

    UAT is truly an environment of learning that’s a rare beauty—a college experience not found elsewhere.

    We expect our students to outpace the learning and growth of University to propel UAT forward. This growth in advancing technology and higher education has been a multigenerational journey. As state and local colleges are just now climbing the mountain we climbed 20 years ago, we’re on to the next mountain—one that no one knows about yet. Just imagine.

    We invite you to check out our campus, speak with our students and professors and discover the meaning behind our passion for leadership, friendliness, teamwork and having fun. We will always strive to do honorable work and own it without apology and unafraid of judgement. Join us and experience the UAT difference—our values are a way of life and the connective tissue among academia, industry and the technology leaders of tomorrow.

    Sincerely,
    Jason Pistillo, President

    UAT Tech Blog

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    University of Advancing Technology Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    83%
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
    19-24
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Considered but not required
    Accepts Common App
    No
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $22,074/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $4,237/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    88%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    80%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.40 responses
    64%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.39 responses
    74%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.39 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Computer Programming
      36 Graduates
    • Intelligence
      29 Graduates
    • Game Design and Interactive Media
      25 Graduates
    • Graphic Design
      23 Graduates
    • Information Science
      12 Graduates
    • Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects
      8 Graduates
    • Entrepreneurship
      3 Graduates
    • Commercial and Advertising Art
      2 Graduates
    • Human Computer Interaction
      2 Graduates
    • Business
      0 Graduates
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    Robotics and Embedded Systems Degree

    UAT’s Robotics and Embedded Systems degree empowers students to create the next generation of robotics. Our program provides the engineering foundation for the design, implementation and analysis of embedded systems, with an emphasis in autonomous robotic systems, teaching our tech students to make an impact on the advancing electronic and robotic world.

    Online

    Online Programs Offered
    34
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    17
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    17
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      0%
    • On Campus
      64%
    • Online
      35%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    730Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    0
    Undergrads Over 25
    30%
    Pell Grant
    50%
    Varsity Athletes
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      Campus Life

      Freshmen Live On-Campus
      76%
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      Poll
      100%
      of students say they don't have Greek life.4 responses
      Poll
      100%
      of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.4 responses
      Poll
      What one word or phrase best describes your school?
      Based on 19 responses
      • Geeky
        63%
      • Self-motivated
        21%
      • Home
        11%
      • Devotion
        5%
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        After College

        Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
        $46,400/ year
        National
        $33,028
        Graduation Rate
        45%
        National
        49%
        Employed 2 Years After Graduation
        90%
        National
        83%
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        University of Advancing Technology Reviews

        281 reviews
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        The best years of my life, so far, had to be at the U.A.T., never have I been surrounded by people that shared my interests, and here I could fit in with people that pursed a similar degree for a platform I loved: video games. However, I would have some experience going in, or complete devotion to your classes, because there can be a lot to take in from the start, and you can be quickly lost if you slack. I'd recommend having money and scholarship saved up prior to attending this school so you can enjoy your time there and learn as attended with distraction. The attendees and teachers are down to earth, and it feels very personal like a family compared to a basic community college. Here you are treated as an adult.
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        The school has an amazing atmosphere with lots of tech and resources that students can use in class. The students are very much alike and kind considering it's a tech college. The classes are very relevant to current times and are made to be as if you were in the industry you're going into. The teachers all have industry backgrounds which make them more qualified to teach us students about our field we want to enter with knowledge on how to help us succeed. With all of this access, the price of college isn't as bad as others around the area like ASU of U of A which makes it easier to afford and attend.
        Because of the pandemic, all classes are virtual, but the school has handled it wonderfully and the learning hasn't missed a beat! The teachers are super friendly and helpful as well!
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