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The University of Advancing Technology, commonly referred to as UAT, was established in 1983 as the CAD Institute. It was renamed the University of Advancing Computer Technology in 1996, and it finally became the University of Advancing Technology in 2002. It is now located in Tempe, Arizona, and it offers enrollment to more than 1,000 students.
The University of Advancing Technology offers a number of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in the fields of digital media, game art, design animation, computer science, game programming, networking, robotics and technology management, among others.
The Anime Club, LAN Committee, Movie Misfits, NurF WarZ, Paintball, Puff, Quarter Circle Forward, The Academic Paranormal Society, Trading Card Game Club and War Games are some of the clubs and organizations offered to the students at UAT. The university also offers many scholarships, include the Thinking Scholarship, the UAT-Online Scholarships, the Mission-Driven Scholarships, the Financial Need Scholarships, Private Scholarships and the Karrlin Field Memorial Scholarship.
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Campus Location2625 W Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
USA
Main Tel: (602) 383-8228
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
University Of Advancing Technology HighlightsWhere University Of Advancing Technology stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media and engineering technician.
- High male/female ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 140 | 3 | | Associate | 24 | 3 | | Master | 4 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at University Of Advancing Technology was 1,254 in 2007 (1,252 full-time equivalent). About 91% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 9% of the class. Undergrads are 96% of enrolled students and graduate students are 4%. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 16,300 | | Room | $ 5,700 | | Board | $ 3,376 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 4,450 |
Financial Aid: University Of Advancing Technology participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 37 |
Housing and MealsUniversity Of Advancing Technology provides on-campus housing for 320 of its 1,252 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
University Of Advancing Technology Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 92% | | Women | 93% | | All | 92% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Science/Studies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (69 awarded) - Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
MEDIA (95 awarded) - Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
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