School Highlights
Ultimate Medical Academy serves 8,932 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 8,932 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 65%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Ultimate Medical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 277 teachers has grown by 432% over five years.
Ultimate Medical Academy
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
277 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
19
16
Student Body
The student population of Ultimate Medical Academy has declined by 65% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The Ultimate Medical Academy diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,932 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
8,916 students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
16 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
259 students
385 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
8,916 students
552 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
16 students
553 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
32%
% Black
59%
20%
% White
35%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$26,100
$28,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,297
$10,735
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,224
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ultimate Medical Academy ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Largest student body.
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