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Universal Technical Institute-West Texas

301 West Howard Lane
Austin, TX 78753

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Tel: (737) 284-3100

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School Highlights

The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

Acceptance Rate: 41%
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Universal Technical Institute-West Texas

(TX) 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

Institution Control

Private for-profit

Public

Total Faculty

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262 staff

Student Body

The Universal Technical Institute-West Texas diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

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4,931 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

23:1

# Full-Time Students

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909 students

# Part-Time Students

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4,022 students

# Enrollment Undergraduate

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403 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

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890 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students

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40 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

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4,166 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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47 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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252 students

% Asian

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% Hispanic

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46%

% Black

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13%

% White

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26%

% Two or more races

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% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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0.70

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

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55%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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34%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

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84%

Median Debt for Graduates

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$10,765

Median Debt for Dropouts

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$5,500

Acceptance Rate

41%

84%

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Universal Technical Institute-West Texas?

The acceptance rate of Universal Technical Institute-West Texas is 41%, which is lower than the state average of 84%. Universal Technical Institute-West Texas's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Texas with low acceptance rates.

What is Universal Technical Institute-West Texas's ranking?

Universal Technical Institute-West Texas ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Lowest acceptance rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Acceptance Rate: 41%
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Travis County, TX community colleges have a of 0.72, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Travis County, TX is Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.