Ultimate Medical Academy Tuition & Completion (2026)
Ultimate Medical Academy is a private two-year college in Clearwater, Florida, serving roughly 8,932 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 54.86% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (63.5%) and White (32.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,457 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,932 99.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.86%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
- First-Generation Students: 62.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 40,765
Ultimate Medical Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about Ultimate Medical Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Ultimate Medical Academy?
Ultimate Medical Academy is located in Clearwater, FL (ZIP 33755-4933).
NCES locale classification: Suburb.
Is Ultimate Medical Academy public or private?
Ultimate Medical Academy is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Ultimate Medical Academy cost?
Average net price after aid: $20,457.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,284 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,073 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,846 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,511 |
| $110,001+ | $23,920 |
How big is Ultimate Medical Academy?
Total enrollment: 8,932 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 40,765 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Ultimate Medical Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 54.86%.
First-year retention: 68.2%.
What do graduates of Ultimate Medical Academy earn?
Median earnings: $24,687 six years after entry; $29,194 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $14,743.
79.63% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Ultimate Medical Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (6,846 completions)
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary (2,917 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (692 completions)
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management (510 completions)
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant (178 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (124 completions)
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician (91 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (77 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (57 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (30 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Ultimate Medical Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 54.86%; median earnings $29,194 at 10 years; net price $20,457. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Ultimate Medical Academy was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,457
2024 Value
In 2024 Ultimate Medical Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,457.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$81,828 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,457 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Ultimate Medical Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
79.63% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
77.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Ultimate Medical Academy was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Ultimate Medical Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $15,392 |
| 2014 | — | — | $19,118 |
| 2015 | — | — | $21,532 |
| 2016 | — | — | $21,588 |
| 2017 | — | — | $26,238 |
| 2018 | — | — | $17,536 |
| 2019 | — | — | $18,481 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,214 |
| 2021 | — | — | $18,233 |
| 2022 | — | — | $18,200 |
| 2023 | — | — | $19,350 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Ultimate Medical Academy reported total enrollment of about 8,932 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 4% male and 96% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (63.5%), White (32.6%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (1.3%). About 79.63% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 62.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Ultimate Medical Academy in 2024 is 8,932 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 40,765 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 63.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.27% 100% Completion Time
54.86% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.27% of students graduating from Ultimate Medical Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 2% male / 98% female
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 2% male / 98% female
- Public Administration and Social Service: 5% male / 95% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Ultimate Medical Academy.
Return on Investment
$14,743 Median Student Debt
$29,194 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
50.50% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
256.77% Return on Investment
5.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Ultimate Medical Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 12 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 6,846 completions
2. Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary: 2,917 completions
3. Public Administration and Social Service: 692 completions
4. Health/Health Care Administration/Management: 510 completions
5. Pharmacy Technician/Assistant: 178 completions
6. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 124 completions
7. Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician: 91 completions
8. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 77 completions
9. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 57 completions
Most popular programs at Ultimate Medical Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Ultimate Medical Academy graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Ultimate Medical Academy from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,294
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,399
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Ultimate Medical Academy is a private non-profit institution located in Clearwater, FL, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Public Administration and Social Service. Enrollment is approximately 8,932 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (63.5%), White (32.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (1.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 54.86%. Approximately 79.63% of students receive Pell Grants. About 62.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Location
Clearwater, FL 33755-4933
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Ultimate Medical Academy provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ultimate Medical Academy located?
Ultimate Medical Academy is located in Clearwater, FL.
How much does Ultimate Medical Academy cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $20,457 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Ultimate Medical Academy?
Ultimate Medical Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 40,765 students, Black or African American (63.5%), White (32.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Ultimate Medical Academy?
About 62.1% of students at Ultimate Medical Academy are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Ultimate Medical Academy earn?
Median earnings are $24,687 six years after entry and $29,194 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Ultimate Medical Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Ultimate Medical Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $14,743.
Is Ultimate Medical Academy public or private?
Ultimate Medical Academy is a private nonprofit institution located in Clearwater, FL.
Is Ultimate Medical Academy an HBCU?
No. Ultimate Medical Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Ultimate Medical Academy a tribal college?
No. Ultimate Medical Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Ultimate Medical Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Ultimate Medical Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.4%).
Is Ultimate Medical Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Ultimate Medical Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Clearwater, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.