Universal Technical Institute of California Inc
About
Universal Technical Institute of California Inc is a vocational educational institution headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with multiple campuses including Long Beach, Rancho Cucamonga, and Sacramento in California. Founded in 1965, it has graduated approximately 285,000 students and focuses on education and training for in-demand careers, particularly in automotive, diesel, and various technical fields.
Outcomes & equity
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 9.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
What families actually pay
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Academic programs
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Faculty
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
UTICI vs IPEDS peer group
The peer institutions UTICI selected for federal comparison reporting.
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 of California Inc | 72% | — | 1,553 | $23,526 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Advanced Technology Institute | — | 53.5% | 415 | $18,497 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
American Trade School | — | — | 154 | $18,022 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Colorado School of Trades | — | 90.9% | 85 | $22,635 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Erie Institute of Technology Inc | — | — | 221 | $19,173 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Intellitec College-Colorado Springs | — | — | 679 | $22,051 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Intellitec College-Grand Junction | — | — | 1,077 | $16,656 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Island Drafting and Technical Institute | — | — | 30 | $21,392 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
ITI Technical College | — | — | 555 | $19,862 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Lincoln College of Technology-Denver | — | — | 1,212 | $32,060 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Lincoln College of Technology-Grand Prairie | — | — | 1,539 | $30,391 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis | — | — | 1,052 | $29,530 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Lincoln College of Technology-Marietta | — | — | 538 | $29,503 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville | — | — | 967 | $27,603 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Lincoln Technical Institute-Philadelphia | — | — | 345 | $28,399 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
MyComputerCareer at Columbus | — | — | 821 | $25,617 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
New York Automotive and Diesel Institute | — | — | 487 | $22,466 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
North Central Institute | — | — | 61 | $24,033 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Ohio Technical College | — | — | 683 | $27,952 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Pennco Tech-Bristol | — | — | 771 | $20,710 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Refrigeration School Inc | — | — | 1,417 | $25,300 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center | — | — | 364 | $24,093 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
School of Automotive Machinists & Technology | — | 68.6% | 88 | $26,359 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Sonoran Desert Institute | — | — | 5,437 | $19,921 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Spartan College of Aeronautics & Technology | — | — | 411 | $30,099 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology | — | — | 397 | $30,922 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
The College of Health Care Professions-Southwest Houston | — | — | 681 | $27,427 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Triangle Tech Inc-Bethlehem | — | — | 43 | $22,044 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa | — | — | 892 | $33,120 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc | — | — | 1,957 | $27,139 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc | — | — | 1,214 | $26,671 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth | — | — | 1,610 | $23,939 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California | — | — | 1,701 | $24,867 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
WyoTech | — | — | 1,335 | $42,574 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
| Peer group median | 72% | 68.6% | 682 | $25,084 |
Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The page provides an overview of the various technical programs offered by the Universal Technical Institute across multiple campuses in the United States. It includes links for requesting information and visiting campuses, outlines degrees and training programs, and highlights financial aid options. However, information about the Office of Institutional Research or similar departments is not provided on this page.
Visit IR office pageDocuments & reports (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 of California Inc Factbook2026The Universal Technical Institute of California Inc offers a variety of technical training programs across multiple campuses in the United States. The institution provides specialized training in fields such as automotive technology, diesel and industrial technology, motorcycle and marine technician programs, and various advanced training options. They also offer admissions guidance, financial aid information, and support services to help students plan their education and career paths.uti.edu
- Strategic planStrategic planThe document provides information about various programs offered by the Universal Technical Institute of California Inc. It lists numerous technical programs, such as Automotive Technology, Diesel & Industrial Technology, and Aviation Maintenance Technology, available across their multiple campuses in different states in the USA. Additionally, the document includes sections on admissions requirements, financial aid information, and student support services.uti.edu
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