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
School Calendar
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
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
1,340 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,340 students
1,250 students
# 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
% Asian
4%
13%
% Hispanic
1%
47%
% Black
54%
7%
% White
8%
23%
% Hawaiian
11%
1%
% Two or more races
17%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
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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