University of Advancing Technology

2625 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283

http://www.uat.edu/

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University of Advancing Technology's mission is to educate students in the fields of advancing technology to become innovators of the future.

University of Advancing Technology

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University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is a for-profit, family owned institution of higher education located in Tempe, Arizona as a single campus. Founded in 1983, UAT is a high tech 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 the fields of advancing technology to become innovators of the future. The university's goals are to foster knowledge and maintain academic excellence in an environment embracing modern technology. Students learn how technology has evolved, so that they may participate in its evolution.

The institution offers 14 degrees in the following areas:

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science

In addition, the institution has an online college: UAT-Online

UAT offers Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's degrees, as well as online continuing education. The school has an enrollment of over a 1100 students.

History

Founded in 1983, the institution later named the University of Advancing Technology received accreditation in 1987 by ACECT at the diploma and occupational associate’s level. First known as the CAD Institute, it offered classes in computer aided design. In 1992, CAD Institute shifted to a new accrediting agency, the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), which certified it as a junior college. In 1996, it was accredited as a four-year institution. That same year, the CAD Institute began offering educational programs outside the CAD focus. This first non-CAD program was successful, developing into what is now the Multimedia College.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
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Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Private/For Profit
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Nickname:
UAT

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,152
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 26,700
Students Receiving Aid:
81%
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Admissions

Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at University of Advancing Technology

Associate's Level Programs

  • Business

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    • Information Systems See more schools with programs in Information Systems
      • Information Science/Studies
        A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity.
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  • Communication & Media

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  • Technician Careers

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      • Computer Engineering Technology/ Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of computer engineers engaged in designing and developing computer systems and installations. Includes instruction in computer electronics and programming, prototype development and testing, systems installation and testing, solid state and microminiature circuitry, peripheral equipment, and report preparation.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Business

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    • Information Systems See more schools with programs in Information Systems
      • Information Science/Studies
        A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity.
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      • Management Information Systems
        A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Animation & Video Graphics
      Students in this program learn to manipulate audio/visual content to communicate messages and simulate the real-world. This program includes instruction in specialized camerawork and equipment operation and maintenance, image capture, computer programming, dubbing, CAD applications, and applications to specific commercial, industrial, and entertainment needs.
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    • Design and Applied Arts
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    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
      A program that focuses on the development, use, and regulation of new electronic communication technologies using computer applications and that prepares individuals to function as developers and managers of digital communications media. Includes instruction in the principles of computers and telecommunications technologies and processes; design and development of digital communications; marketing and distribution; digital communications regulation, law, and policy; the study of human interaction with, and use of, digital media; and emerging trends and issues.
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    • Graphics & Multimedia See more schools with programs in Graphics & Multimedia
  • Life Skills Training

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      • Computer Games and Programming Skills
        A program that focuses on the knowledge and skills associated with creating, acquiring, maintaining and using computer hardware and software, as well as the playing of computer-based games.
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  • Security and Protective Service Careers

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    • Forensic Science and Technology
      A program that focuses on the application of the physical, biomedical, and social sciences to the analysis and evaluation of physical evidence, human testimony and criminal suspects. Includes instruction in forensic medicine, forensic dentistry, anthropology, psychology, pathology, forensic laboratory technology, crime scene analysis, fingerprint technology, document analysis, pattern analysis, examination procedures, applicable law and regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
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  • Technician Careers

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      • Computer Engineering Technology/ Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of computer engineers engaged in designing and developing computer systems and installations. Includes instruction in computer electronics and programming, prototype development and testing, systems installation and testing, solid state and microminiature circuitry, peripheral equipment, and report preparation.
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      • Robotics Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using robots. Includes instruction in the principles of robotics, design and operational testing, system maintenance and repair procedures, robot computer systems and control language, specific system types and applications to specific industrial tasks, and report preparation.
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  • Technology

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      • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
        A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting.
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      • Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
        Robotics programs seek to use computers to simulate human learning and reasoning processes and capabilities. Robotics programs include the modeling of human motions by computer-driven machinery. Students of these programs receive instruction in computing theory, cybernetics, human factors, natural language processing, robot design, and applicable aspects of engineering, technology, and specific end-use applications.
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    • Systems Administration See more schools with programs in Systems Administration
      • Computer Systems Security
        A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting.
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Master's Level Programs

Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 89%
Women 11%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 63%
Other 25%
Hispanic 5%
African-American 4%
Asian 3%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 62%
In-State 38%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Arizona 38%
California 7%
Texas 5%
Connecticut 4%
Minnesota 3%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 6%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 26,700    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,463 28%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 3,248 3%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,640 61%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,942 62%  
Any Aid:
  81%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Not Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Recommended

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University of Advancing Technology
Tempe, AZ 85283
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