Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician and the 2024 tuition and fees is $43,150. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician programs ($16,505). The length of the program is 61 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 13 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $43,150$63061 Hours13 Months $16,505
2Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $54,950$63090 Hours18 Months $16,505
3Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician $51,200$63077 Hours15 Months $16,505
4Welding Technology/Welder $24,300$57036 Hours9 Months $10,695
5Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician $40,250$63054 Hours11 Months $25,492
6Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician $46,250$19572 Hours13 Months $19,138

Important Academic Statistics

Total 1,507 students attended Universal Technical Institute-Southern California in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 25 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 40 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 56 (full-time).
The graduation rate of Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is 28% and the retention rate is 71% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population1,507
Graduation Rate28%
Number of Faculty25
Student to Faculty Ratio40 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is $43,150 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee.
84% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,571 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$43,150
Books & Supplies$630
Off-Campus Room & Board$12,648
Off-Campus Expenses$11,220
Average Financial Amount$4,571

Offered Certificate Programs

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California offers 3 career programs for 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 280 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
2 Years Certificate20191
4 Years Certificate1089
Total30280

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 280 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 191 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 89 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Mechanics and Repairers 58 completers
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician58
Precision Production Trades 133 completers
Welding Technology/Welder133
Total191
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Mechanics and Repairers 89 completers
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician89
Total89

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 1,507 students have enrolled into Universal Technical Institute-Southern California. By gender, 1,445 male and 62 female students are attending the school.
There are 187 White (12.41%), 53 Black/African American (3.52%), 982 Hispanic (65.16%), 62 Asian (4.11%), and 1,189 students with other races. 1 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1,5071,44562
American Indian/Native American1091
Asian62611
Black/African American53512
Hispanic98294240
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander16151
White1871798
Two More1551478
Un-Known41401
Non-resident Alien110

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