- 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 (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,632 students
- 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
Student Earnings
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)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1965
Total Faculty
79 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
16
9
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)
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 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,632 students
4,254 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
2,632 students
902 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,632 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,632 students
869 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
45%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
15%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
18%
25%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
2%
% Unknown races
15%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$58,939
$42,382
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
88%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,036
$10,630
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
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 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, Most Programs Offered and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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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