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University of Advancing Technology

Tempe, Arizona 85283

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1983
Type
Private for-profit university

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95%Acceptance
SAT Avg
892Students
14:1Student:Faculty
39%Grad Rate
$50,719Earnings 10yr
$20,913Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$19,430
Room & Board$11,950
Books & Supplies$0
Total Cost of Attendance$31,353
Average Net Price$20,913
Median Debt at Graduation$28,812
Monthly Payment (10yr)$305

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,401
$30–48K$18,608
$48–75K$21,699
$75–110K$23,343
$110K+$22,822

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

24.0%

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)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

1

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%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
892
Gender Split
22% / 78%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
58%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47%
Black 14%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 3%
Two+ 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate39.3%
Freshman Retention78.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,016
10 Years$50,719

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

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

105Above Average

Estimated from AZ state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Phoenixpop. 1.6M
7 mi(12 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
304 mi(527 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
363 mi(629 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PHX Phoenix5 mi
LAS Las Vegas260 mi
SAN San Diego305 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2292 mi · ~66h 13m drive
New York, NY2137 mi · ~61h 44m drive
Hartford, CT2208 mi · ~63h 47m drive
Providence, RI2273 mi · ~65h 40m drive
Albany, NY2156 mi · ~62h 17m drive
Syracuse, NY2039 mi · ~58h 54m drive
Rochester, NY1967 mi · ~56h 49m drive
Buffalo, NY1900 mi · ~54h 53m drive
Philadelphia, PA2075 mi · ~59h 57m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1822 mi · ~52h 38m drive
Harrisburg, PA1984 mi · ~57h 19m drive
Newark, NJ2128 mi · ~61h 29m drive
Washington, DC1974 mi · ~57h 2m drive
Baltimore, MD1997 mi · ~57h 41m drive
Atlanta, GA1584 mi · ~45h 46m drive
Charlotte, NC1774 mi · ~51h 15m drive
Raleigh, NC1895 mi · ~54h 45m drive
Miami, FL1973 mi · ~57h drive
Orlando, FL1837 mi · ~53h 4m drive
Tampa, FL1788 mi · ~51h 39m drive
Nashville, TN1439 mi · ~41h 34m drive
New Orleans, LA1307 mi · ~37h 45m drive
Richmond, VA1954 mi · ~56h 27m drive
Chicago, IL1449 mi · ~41h 52m drive
Detroit, MI1685 mi · ~48h 41m drive
Minneapolis, MN1278 mi · ~36h 55m drive
St. Louis, MO1267 mi · ~36h 36m drive
Kansas City, MO1045 mi · ~30h 11m drive
Indianapolis, IN1493 mi · ~43h 8m drive
Columbus, OH1661 mi · ~47h 59m drive
Cleveland, OH1743 mi · ~50h 21m drive
Milwaukee, WI1460 mi · ~42h 11m drive
Dallas, TX879 mi · ~25h 24m drive
Houston, TX1008 mi · ~29h 7m drive
Austin, TX862 mi · ~24h 54m drive
San Antonio, TX840 mi · ~24h 16m drive
Los Angeles, CA363 mi · ~10h 29m drive
San Francisco, CA660 mi · ~19h 4m drive
San Diego, CA304 mi · ~8h 47m drive
Seattle, WA1121 mi · ~32h 23m drive
Portland, OR1013 mi · ~29h 16m drive
Denver, CO586 mi · ~16h 56m drive
Phoenix, AZ7 mi · ~12 min drive
Salt Lake City, UT510 mi · ~14h 44m drive
Honolulu, HI2912 mi · ~84h 7m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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