Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

4175 E. Conant Street
Long Beach, CA 90808
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California serves 1,701 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,701 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-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
Total Faculty
37 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
8
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Universal Technical Institute-Southern California has grown by 79% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 46:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Universal Technical Institute-Southern California diversity score of 0.55 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,701 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,701 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,701 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,701 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
65%
46%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
11%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
% Unknown races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
42%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Universal Technical Institute-Southern California's ranking?
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,701 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
  • Minority enrollment: 89%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 73%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Theatre of Arts. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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