University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is a private for-profit university in Tempe, Arizona. Founded in 1983, UAT integrates technology into its general education requirements. The institution offers core classes (e.g., Legal Issues in Technology, Technology and Society, Ethics in Technology), as well as deep sets of courses in each major. Each student is required to complete a “Student Innovation Project” and internship to graduate.

UAT offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, on campus and online. The school has an enrollment of approximately 1000 students. UAT also participates in a student exchange with DeMontfort University, UK.

University Of Advancing Technology Overview

Founded in 1983, the University of Advancing Technology was first known as CAD Institute, a small school focused on training engineers and architects in the then new field of computer-aided design. Students came to CAD Institute seeking professional development training and certifications. 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. The center primarily performed research for the computer graphics industry, with specific emphasis on the field of virtual reality. The institute also shifted to a new accrediting agency, the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), which certified it as a college.

In 1996, CAD Institute was accredited as a four-year institution. That same year, the institute began offering educational programs outside the CAD focus. In order to reflect the broadened technology focus of students within the institution, the CAD name was retired in 1997 and the institution was renamed the University of Advancing Computer Technology (UACT).

Associated with a growth in programs and the student body, the institution designed and built a technology-oriented 50,000-square-foot (4,600 m²) campus in 1998 in Tempe, Arizona. The building features classrooms, computer labs and computing commons outfitted with approximately 300 computer workstations and an extensive technology infrastructure. Also in 1998, UACT received approval from ACICS to offer a Master of Science in Technology degree. In 2000, it received approval to offer online courses.

The institution made another incremental change in its name in 2002, when it became the University of Advancing Technology (UAT) to recognize that computer technology had evolved beyond the personal computer to encompass all devices that communicate, manage information, and provide connections through all media, including the Internet. In 2003, UAT offered its first online bachelor’s degree in game design.

In the fall of 2007, housing facilities for 260 students were opened on campus. That same year, UAT became a candidate with The Higher Learning Commission and an affiliate of the North Central Association. In recognition of the quality of its Network Security program, the university was also designated a Center of Academic Excellence by the National Centers of Information Assurance Education (CAEIAE) sponsored by the U.S. National Security Agency and the Homeland Security Department.

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UAT statistics on retention, completion and student demographics are available at the College Navigator site.

Pre-Dispute Arbitration And Class Action Waiver Disclosure

University of Advancing Technology (UAT) seeks to resolve disputes or claims between any student and the school in a manner that addresses an individual student’s complaint in an efficient, cost-effective, and quicker manner than traditional litigation. A student who enrolls at University of Advancing Technology (UAT) agrees, as a condition of his or her enrollment, to resolve any dispute through mandatory arbitration that shall not be adjudicated as a class action or a consolidated class arbitration proceeding. However, the school cannot require a student loan borrower to participate in arbitration or any internal dispute resolution process offered by the institution prior to filing a borrower defense to repayment application with the U.S. Department of Education pursuant to 34 CFR 685.206(e); the school cannot, in any way, require students to limit, relinquish, or waive their ability to pursue filing a borrower defense claim, pursuant to 34 CFR 685.206(e) at any time; and any arbitration, required by a pre-dispute arbitration agreement, tolls the limitations period for filing a borrower defense to repayment application pursuant to 34 CFR 685.206(e)(6)(ii).

UAT Federal Financial Aid Statistics

Current Percentage of active students receiving Title IV financial Aid: 71.7%Current Percentage of active students who are Pell Grant eligible: 46.2%

UAT’s Net Price Calculator is available here.

UAT’s information on campus safety is available on our campus safety page.

For Title IX questions or to report a claim, contact the Title IX Coordinators:

Brandi Beals
bbeals@uat.edu or titleix@uat.edu
480.349.6340

Renee Price
rprice@uat.edu or titleix@uat.edu
480.351.7908

How Much Does University of Advancing Technology Cost?

The overall average net price of University of Advancing Technology is $16,015. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.

Net Price by Income Group for University of Advancing Technology

$0-30 K	$30K-48K	$48-75	$75-110K	$110K +
$13,093	$17,045	$18,587	$24,166	$22,651

The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.Note that the net price is typically less than the published for a school. For more information on the sticker price of University of Advancing Technology, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.

Student Loan Debt

While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At University of Advancing Technology, approximately 83% of students took out student loans averaging $9,102 a year. That adds up to $36,408 over four years for those students.

The student loan default rate at University of Advancing Technology is 8.7%. Although this is lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, you’ll still want to keep this in mind when taking out student loans.

University Of Advancing Technology Review

Rating 4.06 out of 5 285 reviews

• Rating 5 out of 5 Excellent117  reviews (41%)
• Rating 4 out of 5 Very Good85  reviews (30%)
• Rating 3 out of 5 Average70  reviews (25%)
• Rating 2 out of 5 Poor8  reviews (3%)
• Rating 1 out of 5 Terrible5  reviews (2%)

All CategoriesAll CategoriesAcademicsCampusFoodHealth & SafetyHousingOnline LearningOverall ExperienceParty SceneStudent LifeValueRating 4 out of 5 This school is great and informative. Though all the teacher’s methods may not be what suits you best, they try to work with you to make sure you excel. The Game Art teachers are some of my favorites.

• Junior
• 1 month ago

ReportRating 5 out of 5 Staff and teachers are incredible! I learn so much between my professors and my fellow students and it makes me excited for the future!

• Freshman
• 1 month ago

ReportRating 5 out of 5 Very impressed. The hands-on experience, access to all the tech, flexibility, capabilities and opportunities I’ve had since attending UAT has been incredible. You really can be yourself and accomplish anything while you’re here. I loved how I was able to easily start my own club and how much influence each student has on evolving anything here. You actually feel respected as a student and there’s a heavy family feel here. The campus is beautiful, safe and the professors, admissions, financial aid, student & career services are incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. They’re also always adding cool classes, I’m excited to keep auditing for life as tech changes after I graduate.

• Freshman
• 3 months ago

ReportStart Your Review of University of Advancing TechnologyRate It!Rating 5 out of 5 The online courses work around your schedule. Professors answer questions 24/7 and get back to you within less than 24 hours at any time of day. All sessions and virtual classes are recorded for re-watching or if you missed the class, so that way you never fall behind and can watch on your own time. The online tuitions is extremely affordable, at almost the same level as you local technical college, you’re looking at an amazing price of around $6,500 per semester. Considering this is a private University the tuition costs are unbeatable.

• Freshman
• 5 months ago

ReportRating 5 out of 5 Amazing variety of technology degrees ranging from Artificial Intelligence to Virtual Reality. Very helpful and kind hard working staff, advisors and teachers. The fellow students are extremely friendly with all types of personalities that blend in so well with anyone interested in technology. Very affordable especially considering it is a private University. If you decide to take online courses they are extremely flexible with your schedule and its even cheaper.

• Freshman
• 5 months ago

ReportRating 5 out of 5 UAT is a college that I am very excited to potentially be a part of, and there is really nothing bad that I can say about the campus.

• Freshman
• 8 months ago

ReportRating 5 out of 5 The online campus is SUPER easy to navigate and the professors help you out with anything and everything. Since you are not on the campus site professors give demos and other resources as needed to help you out as needed. I would recommend this school anytime.

• Freshman
• 10 months ago

ReportRating 5 out of 5 I am currently doing online courses out of Colorado and I can’t be happier. So far my classes are easy to navigate and my professors are super kind and very communitive. Any and all questions are answered with no issues. I would recommend this school to anyone.

• Freshman
• 10 months ago

ReportRating 5 out of 5 My learning experience is pretty very well and I’ve met tons of adults and students that are like me as well and want to pursue the same courses as me.

• Freshman
• Oct 4 2020

ReportRating 5 out of 5 Overall, this school is pretty well and since during this pandemic I’ve been taking care of the factly to know what’s going to be happening and the measures they’ve taken to make sure every student is safe during the pandemic.

• Freshman
• Oct 4 2020

ReportRating 5 out of 5 I have been working at UAT (University of Advancing Technology) full-time for less than a year

Pros

UAT is my home away from home, my family, and my biggest support system. This is a job that I actually enjoy going to every day. We work hard but have fun while doing so. I honestly couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.

Cons

Location isn’t ideal, but oh well.

• Freshman
• Sept 3 2020

ReportRating 5 out of 5 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!

• Freshman
• June 13 2020

ReportRating 5 out of 5 I love learning here! The staff and faculty are very friendly and helpful and the campus is very well designed for tech enthusiasts.

• Freshman
• June 13 2020

ReportRating 3 out of 5 Unfortunately all my classes were in person so I couldn’t inquire about online classes. The dorms are right behind the college.

• Alum
• May 27 2020

ReportRating 4 out of 5 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.

• Alum
• May 27 2020

ReportRating 4 out of 5 What I like about University of Advancing Technology is the communication among the professors, financial advisors, and the other departments; its fast and they are also willing to help. However, sometimes I have trouble receiving recent grades and the short while that I received none of my credits.

• Junior
• Feb 20 2020
• Overall Experience