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Known for computer science — close-knit campus
University of Advancing Technology is a private urban institution in Tempe, Arizona. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 892 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
39% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,719 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,913.
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News & Alerts
University of Advancing Technology Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
23.9%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
7
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (56)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
- •79% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The institution received accreditation in 1987 by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACECT) at the diploma and occupational associate's level.
- •In 1992, CAD Institute founded an initial research center, the Computer Reality Center.
- •In 1996, CAD Institute was accredited as a four-year institution.
- •Associated with a growth in programs and the student body, the institution designed and built a technology-oriented 50,000-square-foot (4,600 m) campus in 1998 in Tempe, Arizona.
- •Also in 1998, UACT received approval from ACICS to offer a Master of Science in Technology degree.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average