Universal Technical Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Universal Technical Institute-Canton is a private for-profit trade school in Canton, Michigan, enrolling about 1,417 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $22,985 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $17,943. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $62,575 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $17,943
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,985 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 99.64% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,417 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.97%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
- First-Generation Students: 46.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 15.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 84.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,059
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,396
- Room & Board: $12,320 annual estimate
Universal Technical Institute-Canton: what the data shows
Common questions about Universal Technical Institute-Canton, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Universal Technical Institute-Canton?
Universal Technical Institute-Canton is located in Canton, MI (ZIP 48188).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Canton public or private?
Universal Technical Institute-Canton is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Universal Technical Institute-Canton cost?
Published tuition: $17,943.
Average net price after aid: $22,985.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $20,490 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,958 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,455 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,781 |
| $110,001+ | $28,868 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $71,772.
How hard is it to get into Universal Technical Institute-Canton?
Admission rate: 99.64%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Universal Technical Institute-Canton?
Total enrollment: 1,417 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,059 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Universal Technical Institute-Canton?
150%-time completion rate: 63.97%.
First-year retention: 71.9%.
What do graduates of Universal Technical Institute-Canton earn?
Median earnings: $49,665 six years after entry; $62,575 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,801.
29.42% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Universal Technical Institute-Canton known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician (270 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (208 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (194 completions)
- Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other (99 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (83 completions)
- Laser and Optical Technology/Technician (39 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Canton a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 99.64%; completion rate 63.97%; median earnings $62,575 at 10 years; net price $22,985. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$17,943
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Universal Technical Institute-Canton was $17,943.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,985
2024 Value
In 2024 Universal Technical Institute-Canton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,985.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$91,940 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,985 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$71,772 4-Year Tuition
$12,320 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,215 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,478 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$125,912 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Universal Technical Institute-Canton.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.42% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
35.08% 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-Canton 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-Canton 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 | $14,428 | $14,428 | $13,614 |
| 2014 | $13,763 | $13,763 | $16,810 |
| 2015 | $14,743 | $14,743 | $15,112 |
| 2016 | $16,205 | $16,205 | $18,666 |
| 2017 | $15,917 | $15,917 | $25,030 |
| 2018 | $12,833 | $12,833 | $18,398 |
| 2019 | $12,838 | $12,838 | $16,946 |
| 2020 | $12,838 | $12,838 | $14,822 |
| 2021 | $14,513 | $14,513 | $16,554 |
| 2022 | $14,890 | $14,890 | $19,657 |
| 2023 | $17,252 | $17,252 | $21,202 |
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
99.64% Acceptance Rate
1,396 Total Applicants
1,391 Students Admitted
722 First-Time Students Enrolled
51.91% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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-Canton reported total enrollment of about 1,417 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 93% male and 7% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (40.5%), Hispanic or Latino (18.1%), and Black or African American (15.5%). About 29.42% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.0% 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-Canton in 2024 is 1,417 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,059 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.9%
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 40.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
55.97% 100% Completion Time
63.97% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 55.97% of students graduating from Universal Technical Institute-Canton completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 90% male / 10% female
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 97% male / 3% female
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 97% male / 3% 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-Canton.
Return on Investment
$12,801 Median Student Debt
$62,575 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
20.46% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
580.61% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Universal Technical Institute-Canton.
Top Programs by Completions
6 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 7 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 270 completions
2. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 208 completions
3. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 194 completions
4. Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, Other: 99 completions
5. Welding Technology/Welder: 83 completions
6. Laser and Optical Technology/Technician: 39 completions
Most popular programs at Universal Technical Institute-Canton.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Universal Technical Institute-Canton graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Universal Technical Institute-Canton from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 84.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,554
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,987
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-Canton is a private for-profit institution located in Canton, MI, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 1,417 students. Student body composition includes White (40.5%), Hispanic or Latino (18.1%), Black or African American (15.5%). The admission rate is 99.64%. The 150%-time completion rate is 63.97%. Approximately 29.42% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Location
Canton, MI 48188
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Universal Technical Institute-Canton 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-Canton located?
Universal Technical Institute-Canton is located in Canton, MI.
What is Universal Technical Institute-Canton's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Universal Technical Institute-Canton is 99.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,396 applicants and 1,391 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Universal Technical Institute-Canton cost?
Reported tuition is $17,943 and average net price is $22,985 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,320 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Universal Technical Institute-Canton?
Universal Technical Institute-Canton reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,059 students, White (40.5%), Hispanic or Latino (18.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Universal Technical Institute-Canton?
About 46.0% of students at Universal Technical Institute-Canton are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Universal Technical Institute-Canton earn?
Median earnings are $49,665 six years after entry and $62,575 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Universal Technical Institute-Canton?
The 150%-time completion rate is 64.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Universal Technical Institute-Canton students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,801.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Canton public or private?
Universal Technical Institute-Canton is a private for-profit institution located in Canton, MI.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Canton an HBCU?
No. Universal Technical Institute-Canton is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Canton a tribal college?
No. Universal Technical Institute-Canton is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Canton a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Universal Technical Institute-Canton does not meet that proxy (reported share 18.1%).
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
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools profile
- Canton, Michigan city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
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.