Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsPrivate (for-profit)
Universal Technical Institute - Dallas Fort Worth
6-yr Graduation
75%
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Total enrollment
1,610
peer median 682
Avg net price
$26,265
-$1.4k vs Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
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About
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is a vocational education institution located in Dallas, Texas, and was founded in 1965. It offers a variety of programs focused on technical training in fields such as automotive technology, diesel technology, and HVAC, among others. UTI has graduated approximately 285,000 students across its campuses in the United States.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
75%
Overall completion
75%
Full-time retention
85%
Full-time retention
85%
Pell equity
8.1pp gap
Pell recipients
72%446 of 616
Non-Pell (all)
80%269 of 336
Subsidized loan, no Pell
80%123 of 153
No Federal Aid
80%146 of 183
Non-Pell students graduate at a 8.1-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Accredited since 2010Next review Mar 2029
Action history · 3
- Aug 2024Renewal of AccreditationAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- May 2024Renewal of AccreditationAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Jun 2017Renewal of AccreditationAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price (private)
$26,265
-$1,431vs Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions median $27,697
Federal loans
61.5%
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 2,276 borrowers who entered repayment, 62 (2.7%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
2.7%
+0.4pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
2,276
Defaulted
62
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
15.0%+5.7
2017
16.1%+6.9
2018
12.1%+5.1
2019
2.7%+0.4
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at UTI
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs6
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
619 total completions
01Mechanic
619100.0%
01Mechanic
619100.0%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
1,610
12-mo unduplicated
2,344
Undergraduate
2,344
Graduate
0
Gender split
Men
93%2,175
Women
7%169
Race / ethnicity composition
Hispanic
45.5%
White
23.8%
Black
14.2%
Two or more
12.0%
Asian
2.1%
Unknown
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
1.81
3 offenses · 1,661 students
3-year trend
1.092 yrs ago1.161 yr ago1.81Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
7
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
1
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
Motor vehicle theft
3
By location
3total
- On campus3
VAWA offenses
0
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
0
Stalking
0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs00
Liquor00
Residence-hall fires
No residence-hall fires reported.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
50.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
32
UTI vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions UTI selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
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SubjectUniversal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth | 75% | — | 1,610 | $26,265 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
| — | 53.5% | 415 | $16,358 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 154 | $17,618 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | 90.9% | 85 | $26,083 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 221 | $30,164 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 679 | $30,716 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,077 | $19,216 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 30 | $22,104 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 555 | $20,850 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,212 | $32,423 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,539 | $33,250 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,052 | $28,371 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 538 | $30,801 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 967 | $32,544 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 345 | $26,659 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 821 | $25,970 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 487 | $24,721 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 61 | $17,566 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 683 | $34,972 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 771 | $19,197 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,417 | $27,025 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 364 | $27,887 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | 68.6% | 88 | $28,242 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 5,437 | $20,678 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 411 | $33,320 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 397 | $30,065 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 681 | $28,471 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 43 | $25,143 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 892 | $34,776 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,957 | $30,451 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,553 | $26,360 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,214 | $28,887 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,701 | $27,506 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,335 | $36,726 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| Peer group median | 75% | 68.6% | 682 | $27,697 |
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Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,212Net price$32,423View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsTexas
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Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,539Net price$33,250View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsIndiana
Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,052Net price$28,371View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsGeorgia
Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment538Net price$30,801View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsTennessee
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment967Net price$32,544View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsPennsylvania
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment345Net price$26,659View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsOhio
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Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment821Net price$25,970View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsNew York
New York Automotive and Diesel Institute
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment487Net price$24,721View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsTennessee
North Central Institute
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment61Net price$17,566View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsOhio
Ohio Technical College
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment683Net price$34,972View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsPennsylvania
Pennco Tech-Bristol
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment771Net price$19,197View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsArizona
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Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,417Net price$27,025View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsCalifornia
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment364Net price$27,887View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsTexas
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Grad rate—Admit rate68.6%Enrollment88Net price$28,242View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsArizona
Sonoran Desert Institute
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment5,437Net price$20,678View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsCalifornia
Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment411Net price$33,320View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsColorado
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Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment397Net price$30,065View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsTexas
The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment681Net price$28,471View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsPennsylvania
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Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,553Net price$26,360View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsCalifornia
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,214Net price$28,887View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsCalifornia
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,701Net price$27,506View data - Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsWyoming
WyoTech
Grad rate—Admit rate—Enrollment1,335Net price$36,726View data
Campus network
UTI is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.
Common Data Set
UTI's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.
Source publications
Reports & documents (3)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookUniversal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth Factbook2026The Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth Factbook page provides comprehensive information about the programs offered in various technical fields such as automotive technology, diesel and industrial technology, marine and motorcycle technician training, collision repair, and others. It also highlights the campuses located across different states, admissions requirements, financial aid options including scholarships and grants, and support services available to students. The Factbook emphasizes hands-on training and detailed program catalogs, catering to prospective, current, and alumni students, as well as industry relationships and career services.uti.edu
- Strategic planUniversal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth Strategic Plan2026The Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth provides a wide range of technical training programs across various fields, including automotive, diesel, motorcycle, and electrical technology. The institution emphasizes hands-on learning with a focus on employment outcomes and industry relationships. Although they offer financial aid and support services, they make it clear that they cannot guarantee employment or specific salary levels for graduates.uti.edu
Frequently asked questions about Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about UTI.
What is the graduation rate at Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth?
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth reports a 6-year graduation rate of 75% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth?
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth reports a total enrollment of 1,610 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth?
The average net price at Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth is $26,265 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
Where is Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth located?
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth is located in Irving, Texas 75063.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →
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