Special Focus Two-Year: Technical ProfessionsPrivate (for-profit)
Universal Technical Institute - Southern California
6-yr Graduation
63%
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Total enrollment
1,701
peer median 682
Avg net price
$24,867
-$217 vs Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
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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.
Overall completion
63%
Overall completion
63%
Full-time retention
83%
Full-time retention
83%
Pell equity
14.0pp gap
Pell recipients
60%
Non-Pell
74%
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.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Accredited since 2015Next review Sep 2027
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
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price (private)
$24,867
-$216vs Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions median $25,084
Federal loans
55.5%
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
3.1%
+0.8pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
3,977
Defaulted
124
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
14.8%+5.5
2017
13.8%+4.6
2018
11.9%+4.9
2019
3.1%+0.8
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
423 total completions
01Mechanic
423100.0%
01Mechanic
423100.0%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
1,701
12-mo unduplicated
2,158
Undergraduate
2,158
Graduate
0
Gender split
Men
94%2,024
Women
6%134
Race / ethnicity composition
Hispanic
66.1%
White
11.6%
Two or more
10.1%
Black
4.2%
Asian
3.4%
Unknown
2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
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
1.99
3 offenses · 1,507 students
3-year trend
2.542 yrs ago0.751 yr ago1.99Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
7
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
1
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
1
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
Burglary
2
Motor vehicle theft
1
By location
3total
- On campus3
VAWA offenses
0
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
1
Stalking
1 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.
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.
Student-to-faculty
46.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
37
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-Southern California | 63% | — | 1,701 | $24,867 | 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 | |
| — | — | 1,214 | $26,671 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,610 | $23,939 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| — | — | 1,335 | $42,574 | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | |
| Peer group median | 63% | 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 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
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-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
Frequently asked questions about Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about UTI.
What is the graduation rate at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California?
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California reports a 6-year graduation rate of 63% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Universal Technical Institute-Southern California?
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California reports a total enrollment of 1,701 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California?
The average net price at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is $24,867 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
Where is Universal Technical Institute-Southern California located?
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is located in Long Beach, California 90808-1789.
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