Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is a private for-profit two-year college in Sacramento, California, enrolling about 1,214 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 64.50% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (46.9%) and White (20.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,887 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,214 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 64.50%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
- First-Generation Students: 51.1%
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,727
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc: what the data shows
Common questions about Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc?
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is located in Sacramento, CA (ZIP 95834).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc public or private?
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc cost?
Average net price after aid: $28,887.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $27,050 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $26,442 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $29,079 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $32,937 |
| $110,001+ | $34,206 |
How big is Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc?
Total enrollment: 1,214 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,727 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc?
150%-time completion rate: 64.50%.
First-year retention: 80.0%.
What do graduates of Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc 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.
56.65% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (394 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (133 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (55 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 64.50%; median earnings $48,341 at 10 years; net price $28,887. 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 of Northern California Inc was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,887
2024 Value
In 2024 Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,887.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$115,548 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,887 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 of Northern California Inc.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.65% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
64.05% 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 of Northern California Inc 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 of Northern California Inc 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 | — | — | $18,965 |
| 2014 | — | — | $17,720 |
| 2015 | — | — | $19,562 |
| 2016 | — | — | $19,624 |
| 2017 | — | — | $22,039 |
| 2018 | — | — | $21,889 |
| 2019 | — | — | $22,809 |
| 2020 | — | — | $24,187 |
| 2021 | — | — | $24,377 |
| 2022 | — | — | $25,073 |
| 2023 | — | — | $26,671 |
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 of Northern California Inc reported total enrollment of about 1,214 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 93% male and 7% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (46.9%), White (20.8%), and Two or More Races (15.0%). About 56.65% 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 of Northern California Inc in 2024 is 1,214 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,727 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
80.0%
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 Hispanic or Latino at 46.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
23.96% 100% Completion Time
64.50% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 23.96% of students graduating from Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc 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
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 99% male / 1% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 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: Hispanic or Latino.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc.
Return on Investment
$13,097 Median Student Debt
$48,341 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.09% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
318.36% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc.
Top Programs by Completions
3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 394 completions
2. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 133 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 55 completions
Most popular programs at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,681
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,364
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 of Northern California Inc is a private for-profit institution located in Sacramento, CA, 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, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 1,214 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (46.9%), White (20.8%), Two or More Races (15.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 64.50%. Approximately 56.65% 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
Sacramento, CA 95834
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc 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 of Northern California Inc located?
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is located in Sacramento, CA.
How much does Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $28,887 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc?
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,727 students, Hispanic or Latino (46.9%), White (20.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc?
About 51.1% of students at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc 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 of Northern California Inc?
The 150%-time completion rate is 64.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,097.
Is Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc public or private?
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is a private for-profit institution located in Sacramento, CA.
Is Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc an HBCU?
No. Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc a tribal college?
No. Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc reports 46.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc 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
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- Sacramento, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
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.