Ultimate Medical Academy

1255 Cleveland St
Clearwater, FL 33755
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Ultimate Medical Academy serves 8,932 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 67%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 8,932 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 65%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Ultimate Medical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 277 teachers has grown by 432% over five years.
Ultimate Medical Academy
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
277 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
19
16

Student Body

The student population of Ultimate Medical Academy has grown by 2958% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Ultimate Medical Academy diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,932 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
8,916 students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
16 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,932 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,916 students
552 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
16 students
482 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
32%
% Black
59%
20%
% White
35%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$26,100
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,297
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,224
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ultimate Medical Academy's ranking?
Ultimate Medical Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Largest student body.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 8,932 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 65%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Pinellas County, FL community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Pinellas County, FL is Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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