Ultimate Medical Academy

1255 Cleveland St
Clearwater, FL 33755
Top-Ranked (2026-27): 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 (26-27)

  • 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 not-for-profit
Year Founded
1994
Total Faculty
277 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
19
16
AccreditationAccred.
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)

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 less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has declined by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,932 students
1,014 students

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
8,916 students
559 students

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
16 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,932 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,916 students
552 students

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# 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
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
67%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$33,775
$42,146

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
85%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$15,297
$10,735
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 (26-27)

  • 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 lower than the national average of 0.74. 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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