Universal Technical Institute Tuition & Completion (2026)
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando is a private for-profit two-year college in Orlando, Florida, enrolling about 788 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 68.22% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (61.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,003 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 788 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.22%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
- First-Generation Students: 51.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 25.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,577
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando: what the data shows
Common questions about Universal Technical Institute-Orlando, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Universal Technical Institute-Orlando?
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando is located in Orlando, FL (ZIP 32837).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Orlando public or private?
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Universal Technical Institute-Orlando cost?
Average net price after aid: $25,003.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $23,404 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,776 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,242 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $28,207 |
| $110,001+ | $28,905 |
How big is Universal Technical Institute-Orlando?
Total enrollment: 788 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,577 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Universal Technical Institute-Orlando?
150%-time completion rate: 68.22%.
First-year retention: 77.2%.
What do graduates of Universal Technical Institute-Orlando earn?
Median earnings: $42,989 six years after entry; $48,341 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,097.
48.60% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Universal Technical Institute-Orlando known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (380 completions)
- Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician (328 completions)
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician (200 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (114 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Orlando a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 68.22%; median earnings $48,341 at 10 years; net price $25,003. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Universal Technical Institute-Orlando was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,003
2024 Value
In 2024 Universal Technical Institute-Orlando had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,003.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$100,012 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,003 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Universal Technical Institute-Orlando.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
54.66% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Universal Technical Institute-Orlando was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Universal Technical Institute-Orlando in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $23,962 |
| 2014 | — | — | $22,325 |
| 2016 | — | — | $22,123 |
| 2017 | — | — | $22,239 |
| 2018 | — | — | $21,775 |
| 2020 | — | — | $18,581 |
| 2021 | — | — | $23,904 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,320 |
| 2023 | — | — | $26,643 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando reported total enrollment of about 788 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 94% male and 6% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (61.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.1%), and Two or More Races (11.2%). About 48.60% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 51.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Universal Technical Institute-Orlando in 2024 is 788 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,577 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 61.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.03% 100% Completion Time
68.22% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.03% of students graduating from Universal Technical Institute-Orlando completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 95% male / 5% female
- Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician: 96% male / 4% female
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician: 96% male / 4% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Universal Technical Institute-Orlando.
Return on Investment
$13,097 Median Student Debt
$48,341 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.09% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
383.35% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Universal Technical Institute-Orlando.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 380 completions
2. Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician: 328 completions
3. Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician: 200 completions
4. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 114 completions
Most popular programs at Universal Technical Institute-Orlando.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Universal Technical Institute-Orlando graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Universal Technical Institute-Orlando from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,963
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,356
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando is a private for-profit institution located in Orlando, FL, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 788 students. Student body composition includes White (61.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.1%), Two or More Races (11.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 68.22%. Approximately 48.60% of students receive Pell Grants. About 51.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Location
Orlando, FL 32837
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Universal Technical Institute-Orlando located?
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando is located in Orlando, FL.
How much does Universal Technical Institute-Orlando cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $25,003 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Universal Technical Institute-Orlando?
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,577 students, White (61.3%), Hispanic or Latino (13.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Universal Technical Institute-Orlando?
About 51.1% of students at Universal Technical Institute-Orlando are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Universal Technical Institute-Orlando earn?
Median earnings are $42,989 six years after entry and $48,341 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Universal Technical Institute-Orlando?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Universal Technical Institute-Orlando students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,097.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Orlando public or private?
Universal Technical Institute-Orlando is a private for-profit institution located in Orlando, FL.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Orlando an HBCU?
No. Universal Technical Institute-Orlando is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Orlando a tribal college?
No. Universal Technical Institute-Orlando is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Orlando a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Universal Technical Institute-Orlando does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.1%).
Is Universal Technical Institute-Orlando religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Universal Technical Institute-Orlando in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Florida college costs
- Florida colleges by ROI
- Orlando, Florida city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Florida
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.