| Type | Less than 2 year, Public |
|---|---|
| Campus locale | Town: Distant |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Small |
|---|---|
| Student to faculty ratio | 8 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 100% |
| Students retention rate | 100% |
| On-time graduation rate | 89% |
Located in Clarksburg, West Virginia, UTC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that UTC is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.
United Technical Center is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, 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 8-to-1, UTC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
UTC boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 76%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
Admission
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
Applicants Stats
The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in UTC during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.
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Total Applicants
During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, UTC received a total of 8 applications. These applications included 1 male applicants and 7 female applicants. -
Admitted Students
Out of the 8 applicants, UTC admitted 8 students. Among the admitted students, there were 1 males and 7 females who received offers of admission. -
Enrolled Students
Among the admitted students, 4 students chose to enroll at UTC. This means that 4 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 0 were male and 4 were female. -
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, UTC had an overall acceptance rate of 100% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 100% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 100%. -
Yield Rate
The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. UTC had an overall yield rate of 50% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 0%, and for female admitted students, it was 57%.
Admission and Enrollment Trends
The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for UTC over the past 7 years.
Admission Requirements
Fall 2021
United Technical Center uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.
In contrast to the most common test-optional policies, UTC operates as a test-blind college. This means that it does not consider or require SAT or ACT scores for admission purposes. Regardless of whether applicants submit test scores or not, they will not be factored into the admissions evaluation. However, in the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. The primary motivation behind test-blind policies is to promote equity and inclusivity in the admissions process. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.Required
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school record
- Recommendation letters
- Formal demonstration of competencies
- Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommended
- Secondary school rank
- Completion of college-preparatory program
- Test scores (SAT/ACT)
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Accepted Credits
Fall 2021
The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at United Technical Center.
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Credit for life experiences
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Advanced placement (AP) credits
Not Accepted -
Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)
Not Accepted
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at United Technical Center in 2022 for students from West Virginia.
See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| West Virginia's average | $7,714 |
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| National average | $8,419 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at United Technical Center in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| West Virginia's average | $16,279 |
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| National average | $9,796 |
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 United Technical Center was $5,364. 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
Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, public colleges in West Virginia and nationwide.
| West Virginia's average | $11,259 |
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| National average | $12,007 |
How does UTC's $5,364 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?
| College name | College Type | Average net price | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
West Virginia Junior College-Bridgeport
Bridgeport
WV
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Private | $14,784 |
176% Expensive
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Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.
- What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
- UTC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $3,083.
- Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
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Depending on living arrangement, UTC estimates that students would need the following
amount for
personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur
throughout
the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
- If living on-campus: N/A
- If living off-campus, with family: $850
- If living off-campus, not with family: $850
- How much is UTC application fees?
- UTC does not have an application fee.
- Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
- UTC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan
Tuition Plans
Tuition plans offered by United Technical Center during 2022 academic year.
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Prepaid tuition planNot Offered
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Guaranteed tuition planNot Offered
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Tuition payment planNot Offered
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Other alternative tuition planNot Offered
Financial Aid
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 75 of freshman students at United Technical Center received on average $5,669 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.
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.
Academic Programs
Health Professions
Total number of students graduated under this category 21Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
Outcome
Graduation Rate
Out of 9 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 8 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 8 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).
88.9%
Dropout Rate
Out of 9 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students dropped out of the school.
11.1%
Students Population
Gender Diversity
Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at UTC is greatly skewed towards women students, with 70.8% of undergraduate students being women and 29.2% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 24, with 17 women and 7 men.
- men 29.2% 7 students
- women 70.8% 17 students
Students Age Diversity
- 20-21 21% 5 students
- 25-29 17% 4 students
- 35-39 17% 4 students
- 18-19 12% 3 students
- 30-34 12% 3 students
- 22-24 8% 2 students
- 40-49 8% 2 students
- 50-64 4% 1 students
Miscellaneous
Educational Offerings
- Occupational