- We are industry?s choice for providing professional technicians for the customers we serve in the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine industries, and related aftermarkets. We set the standard in professional and technical education, lifelong learning and employment services.
School Highlights
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc serves 1,845 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 55%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,845 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
111 staff
296 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
12
18
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,845 students
4,392 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,845 students
1,301 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,091 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
239 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,845 students
1,301 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,652 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
6%
3%
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% Asian
3%
3%
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% Hispanic
29%
34%
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% Black
3%
6%
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% White
47%
45%
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% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.68
0.67
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
67%
20%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
3.28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,700
$32,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
79%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$14,243
$9,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (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. Through our 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). 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. www.accsct.org
Frequently Asked Questions
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Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Incis often viewed alongside schools like Estrella Mountain Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc's ranking?
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Percent of students receiving financial aid, Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.
In what neighborhood is Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc located?
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is located in the Griffith Commerce Park neighborhood of Avondale, AZ.
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