- American Business and Technology University is a private for-profit online university with its headquarters in St. Joseph, Missouri. It was founded in 2001 by Sam Atieh as the American College of Technology.
School Highlights
American Business and Technology University serves 353 students (82% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 41%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Minority enrollment: 60%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
American Business and Technology University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
American Business and Technology University
(MO) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
2001
Total Faculty
4 staff
139 staff
Number of Programs Offered
16
16
Student Body
The student population of American Business and Technology University has declined by 12% over five years.
The American Business and Technology University diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
353 students
2,125 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
88:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
291 students
718 students
# Part-Time Students
62 students
1,407 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
205 students
246 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
280 students
834 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
11 students
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
684 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
35%
10%
% White
40%
59%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
4%
17%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
29%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
5.68%
62%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2013)
$12,971
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Business and Technology University's ranking?
American Business and Technology University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Missouri for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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