Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

School Highlights

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California serves 1,340 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,340 students
  • Minority enrollment: 92%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
n/a
315 staff

Student Body

The student population of Universal Technical Institute-Southern California has grown by 41% over five years.
The Universal Technical Institute-Southern California diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,340 students
9,796 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Universal Technical Institute-Southern California and community college average number of enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
1,340 students
1,259 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time students enrollment of Universal Technical Institute-Southern California and average number of community college Full-time students enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Universal Technical Institute-Southern California.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of California.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,340 students
1,250 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Universal Technical Institute-Southern California and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Universal Technical Institute-Southern California and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Asian
4%
13%
% Hispanic
1%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Universal Technical Institute-Southern California and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
54%
7%
% White
8%
23%
% Hawaiian
11%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Universal Technical Institute-Southern California and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
17%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Universal Technical Institute-Southern California.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Universal Technical Institute-Southern California and the community college average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4862%
0.4221%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Universal Technical Institute-Southern California and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of California by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
85%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Universal Technical Institute-Southern California and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$10,063
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Universal Technical Institute-Southern California and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Universal Technical Institute-Southern California and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,340 students
  • Minority enrollment: 92%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Los Angeles County, CA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,637 per year for in-state students and $7,755 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $21,295 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Los Angeles County, CA is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Los Angeles County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Los Angeles County, CA is Keck Graduate Institute. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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