Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is a private for-profit 2-year college in Long Beach, California with 1,701 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $31,974 a year after grants and graduates 68% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California acceptance rate and admissions
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Universal Technical Institute-Southern California tuition, cost and net price
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $31,974 |
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What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
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Universal Technical Institute-Southern California graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 68% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $62,466 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 19% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Trade and career programs at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 423 | $47,922 | $60,060 | $14,253 |
| Welding | Certificate | 195 | $45,023 | $52,936 | $6,855 |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 155 | $46,664 | $58,515 | $13,756 |
Students and location
- 1,701 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 5.9% women, 94% men
- 46 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Universal Technical Institute-Southern California?
No. Universal Technical Institute-Southern California has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Universal Technical Institute-Southern California cost?
After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $31,974 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Universal Technical Institute-Southern California?
68% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Universal Technical Institute-Southern California graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $62,466 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.