- Davis Applied Technology College (formerly Davis Area Vocational Center) was created by an act of the 1978 Utah State Legislature to serve the residents of Davis and Morgan Counties with technical training. In June 2001, a special session of the Legislature passed House Bill 1003 creating the Utah College of Applied Technology (UCAT), the state's 10th newest institution of higher education. There are eight applied technology campuses: Bridgerland, Davis, Dixie, Mountainland, Ogden-Weber, Tooele, Southwest, and Uintah Basin. We are a trusted learning community embracing technical education to promote economic growth and student development. Our vision is recognition regionally, nationally and internationally for our unique approach and significant contributions in technical training, educational advancement and economic development. We value students, faculty and staff as individuals and empower them through respect and equitable treatment. We celebrate personal, cultural and ethnic diversity. We take pride in cost-effective training and flexible scheduling that allows students to prepare for careers or update skills. We promote career and educational pathways by providing hands-on, competency-based training. Our curriculum reflects the most recent technological and theoretical development to meet employer and student needs.
School Highlights
Davis Technical College serves 4,188 students (11% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 30%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 4,188 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
- Minority enrollment: 29%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Davis Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 166 teachers has declined by 43% over five years.
Davis Technical College
(UT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 years (below associate)
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1978
Total Faculty
166 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
36
21
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Davis Technical College has declined by 20% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Davis Technical College diversity score of 0.47 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,188 students
2,990 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
476 students
443 students
# Part-Time Students
3,712 students
2,547 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
193 students
221 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
476 students
425 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,712 students
3,592 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
14%
13%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
71%
70%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,600
$32,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
29%
78%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis Technical College's ranking?
Davis Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Utah for: Most Programs Offered.
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