Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
About
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is a vocational education institution located in California, founded in 1965. It offers training in various technical fields, including automotive, diesel, marine, and aviation technologies, and has approximately 285,000 graduates from its campuses across the U.S.
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Pell equity
Non-Pell students graduate at a 14.0-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Action history · 2
- May 2023Renewal 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
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 3,977 borrowers who entered repayment, 124 (3.1%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate vs national, by cohort
* 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.
Top program families by completions
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Gender split
Race / ethnicity composition
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
3-year trend
Criminal offenses by type
By location
- On campus3
VAWA offenses
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
Residence-hall fires
Data quality: 1 report was later determined unfounded across the reporting period and are excluded from the totals above.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
UTI vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions UTI 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-Southern California | 63% | — | 1,701 | $24,867 | 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 California Inc | — | — | 1,553 | $23,526 | 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 |
WyoTech | — | — | 1,335 | $42,574 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions |
| Peer group median | 63% | 68.6% | 682 | $25,084 |
UTI Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
The page appears to be a generic page for Universal Technical Institute-Southern California, primarily listing various technical programs and training offerings, but doesn't provide specific information about an office of institutional research or related details.
Visit IR office pageCommon Data Set (1)
The institution's official annual Common Data Set publications — the most detailed reference for enrollment, admissions, and outcomes.
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-Southern California Factbook2026The Universal Technical Institute-Southern California offers a variety of technical programs including Automotive Technology, Diesel & Industrial Technology, Motorcycle Technician, Marine Technician, Collision Repair & Refinish Technology, Electrical & Electronics, Industrial Maintenance, Robotics & Automation, and more. The institute provides information on admissions, tuition, financial aid, and support services. Multiple campuses are located across the U.S., and the institution offers hands-on training with a focus on preparing students for careers in various technical fields. Financial aid and scholarships are available for eligible students. However, employment or salary after graduation cannot be guaranteed by the institution.uti.edu
- Strategic planStrategic plan2026The Universal Technical Institute-Southern California offers a range of programs in automotive, diesel, motorcycle, marine, welding, and aviation technologies. With campuses across various states, the institute provides hands-on training and financial aid options for eligible students. Although the document does not outline a strategic plan, it emphasizes program diversity, training for industry readiness, and support services for students.uti.edu
Grants & funding (7)
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
- opportunityIndustry’s Choice ScholarshipUniversal Technical Instituteinstitution_site$1,000
- opportunityNatural Disaster Grant ProgramUniversal Technical Instituteinstitution_site$1,000
- opportunityRelocation GrantUniversal Technical Instituteinstitution_site
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