- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a nationwide provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.
School Highlights
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. serves 2,632 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,632 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student-teacher ratio: 33:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 9% over five years.
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Year Founded
1965
Total Faculty
79 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
16
8
Student Body
The student population of Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. has grown by 64% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,632 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
2,632 students
869 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,352 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
260 students
363 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,632 students
837 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,377 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
39 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
45%
47%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
18%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
15%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,036
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- In 1965, Robert I. Sweet founded the Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) in Phoenix. The first program was automotive. Since then, the school has grown from 11 students and a one-building campus to more than 80,000 graduates representing the automotive, diesel, collision, motorcycle, and marine industries, with nine campuses nationwide. Over the years, UTI has experienced tremendous growth while maintaining its high educational standard of excellence. Through campus-based school system, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. offers specialized technical education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). UTI is supported and equipped by many of the industry's top automotive names including Audi of America, Inc., BMW of North America, DuPont, Ford Motor Company, I-CAR, International Truck and Engine Corporation, Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc., NASCAR, NATEF, Porsche Cars of North America, Inc., Snap-On, Toyota/Lexus, Volkswagen of America, Inc., and Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. Each UTI school is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.?
The acceptance rate of Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. is 75%, which is equal to the state average of 75%.
What is Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.'s ranking?
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Most Programs Offered.
In what neighborhood is Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. located?
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. is located in the Century Plaza neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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