Universal Technical Institute-Southern California

Universal Technical Institute-Southern California is a private for-profit two-year institution located in Long Beach, California, in a large urban setting. The school enrolls 2,108 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 44.33 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 52% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 70% (IPEDS 2023).

The institute offers focused automotive and trades programs. Certificate offerings include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician at the two-to-four-year certificate level, along with Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician and Welding Technology/Welder at the less-than-two-year certificate level. These programs prepare students for technical careers in vehicle service, diesel repair, and welding trades.

Located in Long Beach in Los Angeles County, California, Universal Technical Institute-Southern California benefits from its proximity to a large and active automotive and transportation industry. The campus serves students throughout the greater Los Angeles area seeking hands-on technical training from a nationally recognized trades institution.