UEI College-Chula Vista Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
UEI College-Chula Vista is a private for-profit trade school in Chula Vista, California, enrolling about 1,373 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 70.84% at 150% of normal time. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $31,141 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,606 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,373 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 70.84%
- First-Generation Students: 63.2%
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,295
UEI College-Chula Vista: what the data shows
Common questions about UEI College-Chula Vista, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is UEI College-Chula Vista?
UEI College-Chula Vista is located in Chula Vista, CA (ZIP 91911-3262).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is UEI College-Chula Vista public or private?
UEI College-Chula Vista is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does UEI College-Chula Vista cost?
Average net price after aid: $28,606.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $28,276 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $28,535 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $30,002 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $32,026 |
| $110,001+ | $34,257 |
How big is UEI College-Chula Vista?
Total enrollment: 1,373 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,295 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at UEI College-Chula Vista?
150%-time completion rate: 70.84%.
First-year retention: 86.9%.
What do graduates of UEI College-Chula Vista earn?
Median earnings: $29,172 six years after entry; $31,141 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,500.
70.16% of students receive Pell grants.
What is UEI College-Chula Vista known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (329 completions)
- Electrician (224 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (132 completions)
- Dental Assisting/Assistant (130 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (120 completions)
- 05.1071 (67 completions)
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services (49 completions)
- Security and Loss Prevention Services (39 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is UEI College-Chula Vista a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 70.84%; median earnings $31,141 at 10 years; net price $28,606. 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 UEI College-Chula Vista was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,606
2024 Value
In 2024 UEI College-Chula Vista had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,606.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$114,424 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,606 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 UEI College-Chula Vista.
Financial Aid by Income Level
70.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.29% 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 UEI College-Chula Vista 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 UEI College-Chula Vista in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | — | — | $24,944 |
| 2016 | — | — | $27,863 |
| 2017 | — | — | $25,027 |
| 2018 | — | — | $27,410 |
| 2019 | — | — | $26,653 |
| 2020 | — | — | $28,618 |
| 2021 | — | — | $27,426 |
| 2022 | — | — | $27,611 |
| 2023 | — | — | $26,798 |
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
UEI College-Chula Vista reported total enrollment of about 1,373 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 62% male and 38% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Race/ethnicity unknown (56.5%), Hispanic or Latino (28.5%), and Black or African American (5.1%). About 70.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 63.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at UEI College-Chula Vista in 2024 is 1,373 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,295 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.9%
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 Race/ethnicity unknown at 56.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
37.66% 100% Completion Time
70.84% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 37.66% of students graduating from UEI College-Chula Vista completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant: 10% male / 90% female
- Electrician: 95% male / 5% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% 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 UEI College-Chula Vista.
Return on Investment
$9,500 Median Student Debt
$31,141 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.51% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
172.15% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for UEI College-Chula Vista.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 329 completions
2. Electrician: 224 completions
3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 132 completions
4. Dental Assisting/Assistant: 130 completions
5. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 120 completions
6. 05.1071: 67 completions
7. General Office Occupations and Clerical Services: 49 completions
8. Security and Loss Prevention Services: 39 completions
Most popular programs at UEI College-Chula Vista.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for UEI College-Chula Vista graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for UEI College-Chula Vista from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,020
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
UEI College-Chula Vista is a private for-profit institution located in Chula Vista, CA. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Medical/Clinical Assistant, Electrician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 1,373 students. Student body composition includes Race/ethnicity unknown (56.5%), Hispanic or Latino (28.5%), Black or African American (5.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 70.84%. Approximately 70.16% of students receive Pell Grants. About 63.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Chula Vista, CA 91911-3262
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
UEI College-Chula Vista 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 UEI College-Chula Vista located?
UEI College-Chula Vista is located in Chula Vista, CA.
How much does UEI College-Chula Vista cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $28,606 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at UEI College-Chula Vista?
UEI College-Chula Vista reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,295 students, Race/ethnicity unknown (56.5%), Hispanic or Latino (28.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend UEI College-Chula Vista?
About 63.2% of students at UEI College-Chula Vista are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of UEI College-Chula Vista earn?
Median earnings are $29,172 six years after entry and $31,141 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at UEI College-Chula Vista?
The 150%-time completion rate is 70.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do UEI College-Chula Vista students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,500.
Is UEI College-Chula Vista public or private?
UEI College-Chula Vista is a private for-profit institution located in Chula Vista, CA.
Is UEI College-Chula Vista an HBCU?
No. UEI College-Chula Vista is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is UEI College-Chula Vista a tribal college?
No. UEI College-Chula Vista is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is UEI College-Chula Vista a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—UEI College-Chula Vista reports 28.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is UEI College-Chula Vista religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for UEI College-Chula Vista 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
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- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Chula Vista, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in California
- California college costs
- California colleges by ROI
- California trade schools profile
- Chula Vista, California city profile
- Far West regional profile
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- National benchmarks
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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.