University of Advancing Technology
Tempe, Arizona 85283
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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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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
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)
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%
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.
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
Estimated from AZ state average + city premium