School Highlights
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
262 staff
School Calendar
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
n/a
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
46%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
26%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
55%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
34%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Universal Technical Institute-West Texas is The College of Health Care Professions-Austin (6.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
Private for-profit
6330 E. Highway 290 Suite 180
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
6.9 miles
Enrollment: 688 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Austin
Private for-profit
6020-B Dillard Circle
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5743
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5743
7.1 miles
Enrollment: 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
3101 Highland Campus Dr.
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7300
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7300
8.4 miles
Enrollment: 34,922 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $3,060 Out-state tuition: $15,624 Minority enrollment: 63%
The Recording Conservatory of Austin
Private for-profit
4615 City Park Road
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 231-0344
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 231-0344
10.9 miles
Enrollment: 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
1015 W. University Avenue, Suite 700
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 942-6750
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 942-6750
14.9 miles
Enrollment: 12 students Minority enrollment: 60%
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