- We are industry?s choice for providing professional technicians for the customers we serve in the automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine industries, and related aftermarkets. We set the standard in professional and technical education, lifelong learning and employment services.
School Highlights
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc serves 2,628 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,628 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 63%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 111 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
111 staff
296 staff
Number of Programs Offered
11
17
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc has grown by 40% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,628 students
3,009 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
2,628 students
1,238 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
262 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,628 students
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,387 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
34%
36%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
37%
39%
% Hawaiian
3%
2%
% Two or more races
12%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4995%
0.4914%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,700
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,243
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (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. Through our 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). 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. www.accsct.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc often compared to?
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Incis often viewed alongside schools like Estrella Mountain Community College by visitors of our site.
What is Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc's ranking?
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc located?
Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc is located in the Griffith Commerce Park neighborhood of Avondale, AZ.
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