United Education Institute

United Education Institute: Degree Programs and School Information

Learn about the United Education Institute. Read about its admission requirements, financial aid and diploma and degree programs to make an informed education decision.

About United Education Institute

United Education Institute (UEI) and UEI College are private, for-profit educational institutions owned by International Education Corporation. There are 13 UEI College campuses located in California and one UEI campus in Morrow, Georgia. UEI College's main campus is just south of Los Angeles in Huntington Park, California.

Academics

The Huntington Park campus of UEI College offers four vocational diploma programs in business office administration, criminal justice, dental assisting and medical assisting. Students who wish to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Business Management must have a high school diploma or GED and must first complete a vocational program equivalent to 32 semester credits or more. The AAS program consists of seven business courses and seven general education courses.

Students can complete their programs through day, evening or weekend classes, and all classes are held on campus. UEI diploma programs are designed to take 32-34 weeks to complete. The associate's degree program takes an additional 28 weeks. Students who are not able to complete their program within 150% of normal program time are withdrawn from the school.

Admissions

To enroll in UEI College programs, students must be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Students who the school believes have an 'ability to benefit' may also be admitted under certain circumstances.

To apply, future students should contact UEI College directly. The application process includes an interview by a school official and a tour of the campus.

Tuition & Financial Aid

As of 2013, it cost a total of $18,300 in tuition and fees to complete a diploma program at UEI College - Huntington Park. Students who complete the AAS program pay a total of $30,000.

Students at UEI College - Huntington Park can apply for federal financial aid programs by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The financial planning office at UEI can help students complete this application as well as inform students of available scholarships.

UNITED EDUCATION INSTITUTE - HUNTINGTON PARK QUICK FACTS
School Type	2-year, private for-profit*
Degrees Offered	Diplomas and associate's degree**
Religious Affiliation	None*
Academic Calendar	4-week modules**
School Setting	Large suburb*
Student Body	3,104 in 2012*
Student Housing	None available*
ACADEMICS
Programs	Five programs**
Student-Faculty Ratio	30 to 1*
Most Popular Fields of Study by Degree Level (Number of Recipients)	In 2012: Certificate: Medical assistant (962) Associate's: Business administration and management (33)*
Overall Graduation Rate	70% with 150% of normal program time*
ADMISSIONS
Admission Rate	Open admissions*
Entering Class Size	796 in Fall 2012*
First-Year Retention Rates	78% for full-time students*
TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
Tuition (2013-2014)	$18,300 for largest program - Diploma in Dental Assisting*
Financial Aid Sources Available (Percent of Students Receiving it)	In 2012: Federal grants (96%), state and local grants (1%), institutional scholarships (58%), federal student loans (97%), other student loans (94%)*
Percent of First-Year Students Receiving Some Form of Aid	100% in 2012*

Sources: *National Center for Education Statistics, **UEI.