Universal Technical Institute Tuition & Completion (2026)
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is a private for-profit two-year college in Long Beach, California, enrolling about 1,701 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 62.75% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (65.7%) and White (11.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,506 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,701 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 62.75%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
- First-Generation Students: 54.9%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 1.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,502
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California: what the data shows
Common questions about Universal Technical Institute-Southern California, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Universal Technical Institute-Southern California?
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is located in Long Beach, CA (ZIP 90808-1789).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Southern California public or private?
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Universal Technical Institute-Southern California cost?
Average net price after aid: $27,506.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $26,301 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $26,624 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,160 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $32,469 |
| $110,001+ | $32,461 |
How big is Universal Technical Institute-Southern California?
Total enrollment: 1,701 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,502 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California?
150%-time completion rate: 62.75%.
First-year retention: 82.8%.
What do graduates of Universal Technical Institute-Southern California earn?
Median earnings: $47,320 six years after entry; $52,873 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,124.
62.56% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Universal Technical Institute-Southern California known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (423 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (195 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (82 completions)
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician (73 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Southern California a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 62.75%; median earnings $52,873 at 10 years; net price $27,506. 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-Southern California was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,506
2024 Value
In 2024 Universal Technical Institute-Southern California had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,506.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$110,024 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,506 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-Southern California.
Financial Aid by Income Level
62.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
60.29% 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-Southern California 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-Southern California in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2016–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | $19,194 |
| 2017 | — | — | $21,753 |
| 2018 | — | — | $21,858 |
| 2019 | — | — | $22,969 |
| 2020 | — | — | $24,340 |
| 2021 | — | — | $24,421 |
| 2022 | — | — | $25,114 |
| 2023 | — | — | $24,867 |
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-Southern California reported total enrollment of about 1,701 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 94% male and 6% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (65.7%), White (11.6%), and Two or More Races (9.5%). About 62.56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 54.9% 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-Southern California in 2024 is 1,701 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,502 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
82.8%
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 65.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
26.96% 100% Completion Time
62.75% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.96% of students graduating from Universal Technical Institute-Southern California 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: 96% male / 4% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 93% male / 7% female
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 98% male / 2% 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-Southern California.
Return on Investment
$13,124 Median Student Debt
$52,873 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.82% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
380.56% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Universal Technical Institute-Southern California.
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: 423 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 195 completions
3. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 82 completions
4. Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 73 completions
Most popular programs at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Universal Technical Institute-Southern California graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Universal Technical Institute-Southern California from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,761
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,811
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-Southern California is a private for-profit institution located in Long Beach, 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, Welding Technology/Welder, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 1,701 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (65.7%), White (11.6%), Two or More Races (9.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 62.75%. Approximately 62.56% of students receive Pell Grants. About 54.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Location
Long Beach, CA 90808-1789
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California 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-Southern California located?
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is located in Long Beach, CA.
How much does Universal Technical Institute-Southern California cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $27,506 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California?
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,502 students, Hispanic or Latino (65.7%), White (11.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Universal Technical Institute-Southern California?
About 54.9% of students at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Universal Technical Institute-Southern California earn?
Median earnings are $47,320 six years after entry and $52,873 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California?
The 150%-time completion rate is 62.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Universal Technical Institute-Southern California students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,124.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Southern California public or private?
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is a private for-profit institution located in Long Beach, CA.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Southern California an HBCU?
No. Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Southern California a tribal college?
No. Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Southern California a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Universal Technical Institute-Southern California reports 65.7% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Universal Technical Institute-Southern California religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Universal Technical Institute-Southern California 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
- Long Beach, 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.