Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsPrivate (for-profit)
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc
6-yr Graduation
65%
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Total enrollment
1,214
peer median 682
Avg net price
$26,671
+$1.6k vs Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
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About
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is a vocational training institution that specializes in automotive, diesel, marine, motorcycle, and aviation technology programs. It is part of a larger network of campuses across the United States, with an emphasis on hands-on training for in-demand careers. Founded in 1965, it has graduated approximately 285,000 students.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
65%
Overall completion
65%
Full-time retention
80%
Full-time retention
80%
Pell equity
5.0pp gap
Pell recipients
62%
Non-Pell
67%
Non-Pell students graduate at a 5.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Accredited since 2005Next review Dec 2029
Action history · 4
- Aug 2024Renewal of AccreditationAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Mar 2024Renewal of AccreditationAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Aug 2018Renewal of AccreditationAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Dec 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)
$26,671
+$1,588vs Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions median $25,084
Federal loans
58.5%
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 2,397 borrowers who entered repayment, 90 (3.7%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
3.7%
+1.4pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
2,397
Defaulted
90
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
14.4%+5.1
2017
14.0%+4.8
2018
11.9%+4.9
2019
3.7%+1.4
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 programs3
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
394 total completions
01Mechanic
394100.0%
01Mechanic
394100.0%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
1,214
12-mo unduplicated
1,594
Undergraduate
1,594
Graduate
0
Gender split
Men
94%1,501
Women
6%93
Race / ethnicity composition
Hispanic
49.0%
White
20.1%
Two or more
12.9%
Asian
6.8%
Unknown
4.6%
Black
4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.3%
Non-resident
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
3.51
4 offenses · 1,140 students
3-year trend
0.002 yrs ago0.001 yr ago3.51Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
4
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
Burglary
4
By location
4total
- On campus4
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
40.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
30
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 of Northern California Inc | 65% | — | 1,214 | $26,671 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
| — | 53.5% | 415 | $18,497 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 154 | $18,022 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | 90.9% | 85 | $22,635 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 221 | $19,173 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 679 | $22,051 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,077 | $16,656 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 30 | $21,392 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 555 | $19,862 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,212 | $32,060 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,539 | $30,391 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,052 | $29,530 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 538 | $29,503 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 967 | $27,603 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 345 | $28,399 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 821 | $25,617 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 487 | $22,466 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 61 | $24,033 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 683 | $27,952 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 771 | $20,710 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,417 | $25,300 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 364 | $24,093 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | 68.6% | 88 | $26,359 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 5,437 | $19,921 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 411 | $30,099 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 397 | $30,922 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 681 | $27,427 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 43 | $22,044 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 892 | $33,120 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,957 | $27,139 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,553 | $23,526 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,610 | $23,939 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,701 | $24,867 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,335 | $42,574 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| Peer group median | 65% | 68.6% | 682 | $25,084 |
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Campus network
UTI is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.
UTI Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
The page provides a list of programs offered by the Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc, including various technical and maintenance courses. It also offers information about campuses, admissions, financial aid, and support services. Unfortunately, there appears to be an issue with missing content on the page.
Visit IR office pageCommon 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
- FactbookFactbook - Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc2023The Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc provides information on various technical programs, campuses, admissions requirements, financial aid options, and guidance for prospective and current students. The website outlines programs in vehicle maintenance, automotive technology, diesel and industrial technology, and more, while also providing support services and cost estimates for attendance.uti.edu
- Strategic planStrategic plan2026The Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc provides comprehensive technical education across various sectors, including automotive, diesel, marine, and aviation. Courses are designed to ensure students are equipped with hands-on skills to meet industry demands. Financial aid and support services are available to assist students in their educational journey.uti.edu
Grants & funding (13)
Federal grant awards and open funding opportunities awarded to this institution.
- opportunityBoston Public School District GrantUniversal Technical Instituteinstitution_site$5,000
- opportunityPhoenix Union High School District ScholarshipUniversal Technical Instituteinstitution_site$5,000
- opportunityUTI Academic Excellence GrantUniversal Technical Instituteinstitution_site$3,000
- opportunityAmerican Dream GrantUniversal Technical Instituteinstitution_site$2,500
- opportunityUTI Performance Technician of Tomorrow GrantUniversal Technical Instituteinstitution_site$2,500
- opportunityIndustry’s Choice Scholarshipinstitution_site$1,000
- opportunityNatural Disaster Grant ProgramUniversal Technical Instituteinstitution_site$1,000
- opportunityCommuter GrantUniversal Technical Instituteinstitution_site
- opportunityManufacturer-Specific Advanced Training (MSAT) Relocation GrantUniversal Technical Instituteinstitution_site
- opportunityRelocation GrantUniversal Technical Instituteinstitution_site
- opportunityTechnical Education Institutional Grant (TEIG)Universal Technical Instituteinstitution_site
- opportunityUTI Inaugural Program GrantUniversal Technical Instituteinstitution_site
- opportunityWork Ethic Scholarship ProgrammikeroweWORKS Foundationinstitution_site
Frequently asked questions about Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about UTI.
What is the graduation rate at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc?
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc reports a 6-year graduation rate of 65% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc?
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc reports a total enrollment of 1,214 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc?
The average net price at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is $26,671 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
Where is Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc located?
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is located in Sacramento, California 95834.
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