Uintah Basin Applied Technology College
Tel:
(435)722-6900
- The mission of Uintah Basin Applied Technology College (UBATC) is to provide flexible technology education and skilled training in order to encourage individual and employer growth in partnership with the communities we serve. UBATC will continue to offer a wide range of programs that help you succeed in today's high-tech industries. Our programs have been designed with participation from our advisory committees to ensure that the training you receive is up-to-date and in demand by local employers. Our curriculum is individualized, competency based, and open-entry/open-exit where possible. This will al- low you to enroll at any time, progress through a train- ing program at your own rate of learning, and exit at the completion of training or upon obtaining em- ployment. This approach allows you to move rapidly through a program, obtain the needed skills, and find a job in a short period of time.
School Highlights
- Uintah Basin Applied Technology College serves 1,000 students (15% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American), which is less than the state average of 21%.
- Uintah Basin Applied Technology College is the only community colleges within Duchesne County, UT.
- The nearest community college to Uintah Basin Applied Technology College is Utah State University-College Of Eastern Utah (64.4 miles away).
School Overview
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 41% over five years.
| Uintah Basin Applied Technology College | (UT) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 43 staff | 34 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 24 | 29 |
| Total Enrollment | 1,000 students | 914 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 150 students | 270 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 850 students | 644 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 7% | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| % Black | - | 2% |
| % White | 86% | 79% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.37 |
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| College Completion Rate | 74% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $33,600 | $32,700 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 28% | 89% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | - | - |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | - | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 95% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Uintah Basin Applied Technology College is Utah State University-College Of Eastern Utah (64.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- n/a students | 64.40 Mi451 East 400 North
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(801)418-1450 90.80270 - Utah Valley UniversityPublic31,332 students | 90.80 Mi800 W University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058
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