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Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 47 to 1
Students retention rate 57%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Sacramento, California, Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc are Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc received on average $5,943 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,943
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 474 67% $4,435 $2,102,029
Other Federal Grant 501 71% $5,127 $2,568,621
State Grant/Scholarships 47 7% $1,132 $53,207
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 304 43% $2,518 $765,421
Total Grant & Scholarships 570 80% $5,943 $3,387,249

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc students is 54.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 53.8%.

54.0%

  • asian 68.8% 11 students
  • African American 13.3% 2 students
  • white 54.7% 99 students
  • unknown 68.4% 13 students
  • hawaiian 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 55.6% 190 students
  • Mixed Race 47.6% 39 students

Service Offerings

Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families