- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a nationwide provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.
School Highlights
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. serves 2,592 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,592 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 80%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.
(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
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
87 staff
262 staff
Number of Programs Offered
10
8
Student Body
The student population of Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. has grown by 75% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,592 students
1,396 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
2,592 students
890 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
259 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,592 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
43%
46%
% Black
13%
14%
% White
20%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
15%
3%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.492%
0.5469%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3357%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$45,800
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$15,036
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
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. Over the years, UTI has experienced tremendous growth while maintaining its high educational standard of excellence. Through 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). UTI is supported and equipped by many of the industry's top automotive names including Audi of America, Inc., BMW of North America, DuPont, Ford Motor Company, I-CAR, International Truck and Engine Corporation, Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc., NASCAR, NATEF, Porsche Cars of North America, Inc., Snap-On, Toyota/Lexus, Volkswagen of America, Inc., and Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc.'s ranking?
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. located?
Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc. is located in the Century Plaza neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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