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Divers Institute of Technology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 95%
On-time graduation rate 83%

Located in Seattle, Washington, Divers Institute of Technology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Divers Institute of Technology is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Divers Institute of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Divers Institute of Technology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Divers Institute of Technology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Divers Institute of Technology was $38,105. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Divers Institute of Technology net price calculator

$38,105

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average $9,196
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Divers Institute of Technology for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $38,105 $295 $38,302 $39,396 $39,161 $41,898 $42,027
2021 $37,810 $257 $37,933 $39,660 $40,659 $41,649 $41,887
2020 $37,553 $1,080 (3%) $38,052 $37,097 $39,190 $41,887 $41,887
2019 $36,473 $431 (1%) $37,036 $37,789 $38,545 $40,180 $40,550
2018 $36,042 $513 (1%) $36,665 $37,497 $38,606 $39,547 $39,794
2017 $35,529 $1,463 (4%) $35,898 $37,086 $37,487 $39,225 $39,225
2016 $34,066 $2,871 (9%) $34,260 $35,273 $36,487 $37,844 $37,925
2015 $31,195 $188 $32,214 $32,953 $34,353 $35,260 $35,375
2014 $31,383 -- $30,711 $32,436 $33,707 $34,313 $34,595

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Divers Institute of Technology during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 46 of freshman students at Divers Institute of Technology received on average $3,982 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,982
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 104 39% $3,518 $365,900
Other Federal Grant 104 39% $3,791 $394,313
State Grant/Scholarships 39 14% $2,295 $89,515
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 2% $1,000 $6,000
Total Grant & Scholarships 123 46% $3,982 $489,828

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 46% of freshman students at Divers Institute of Technology received $7,079 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,079
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 123 46% $7,079 $870,686
Private Loans 48 18% $25,656 $1,231,490
Total Loans 129 48% $16,296 $2,102,176

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$21,720
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Divers Institute of Technology sorted by popularity.

Transportation and Logistics

Total number of students graduated under this category 240

Diver, Professional and Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 240 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 314 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 262 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 288 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

91.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 314 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 26 students dropped out of the school.

8.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Divers Institute of Technology is greatly skewed towards men students, with 94.3% of undergraduate students being men and 5.7% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 247, with 14 women and 233 men.

  • men 94.3% 233 students
  • women 5.7% 14 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 30% 75 students
  • 22-24 23% 57 students
  • 18-19 18% 45 students
  • 20-21 11% 27 students
  • 30-34 11% 26 students
  • 35-39 5% 13 students
  • 40-49 2% 4 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Divers Institute of Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates

Educational Offerings

Divers Institute of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization