Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc

Universal Technical Institute

Universal Technical Institute of Texas Inc

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Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI), is a nationwide provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians.

Through a 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).

History

In 1965, Robert I. Sweet and John White 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 100,000 graduates with ten campuses nationwide. The company is now run by CEO Kim McWaters.

Campus Locations

  • Phoenix, Arizona
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Sacramento, California
  • Orlando, Florida
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Mooresville, North Carolina
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Boston, Massachusetts
  • Houston, Texas

Schools

Universal Technical Institute (UTI)

Automotive Technology - covers everything from foreign and domestic car technology to power and performance, with Hot Rod U and Super Street.

Manufacturer-Specific Advanced Training - Audi of America, Inc., BMW of America, International Truck and Engine Corporation, Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc., Porsche Cars North America, Inc., Volkswagen of America, Inc., and Volvo Cars of North America, Inc.

Diesel/Industrial Technology - hands-on training with some of the world’s most powerful engines, including Freightliner, International, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, and Caterpillar.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
For Profit

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
100%
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Expenses

Most Popular Program:
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Program Cost:
$ 34,450
Program Length:
2700 hours
Students Receiving Aid:
94%
> More Expenses & Financial Aid

Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 48%
Hispanic 23%
Other 19%
African-American 8%
Asian 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 66%
In-State 34%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 34%
New York 10%
Pennsylvania 10%
New Jersey 6%
Maryland 3%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Most Popular Programs Program Cost Est. Books and Supplies Cost Program Length
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician:
$ 34,250 $ 200 2700 hours
Autobody Repair:
$ 25,150 $ 95 1710 hours
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,685 52%  
Student Loans:
$ 7,326 92%  
Any Aid:
  94%  

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