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Ultimate Medical Academy

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 64%
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Clearwater, Florida, Ultimate Medical Academy is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Ultimate Medical Academy 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.

Ultimate Medical Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, 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.

The retention rate of students at Ultimate Medical Academy is 64% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 69%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Ultimate Medical Academy do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at Ultimate Medical Academy are Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Ultimate Medical Academy received on average $6,068 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.

$6,068
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 8,457 84% $5,876 $49,689,898
Other Federal Grant 8,459 84% $5,881 $49,745,390
State Grant/Scholarships 78 1% $107 $8,330
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2,255 22% $1,627 $3,669,962
Total Grant & Scholarships 8,804 88% $6,068 $53,423,682

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Ultimate Medical Academy students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Ultimate Medical Academy students is 50.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 49.0%.

50.8%

  • asian 64.0% 16 students
  • African American 51.8% 935 students
  • white 46.1% 807 students
  • unknown 56.5% 591 students
  • hawaiian 42.9% 12 students
  • hispanic 58.8% 20 students
  • Mixed Race 74.2% 23 students

Service Offerings

Ultimate Medical Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Ultimate Medical Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)