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Private for-profit, 2-Year
Avondale, AZ

Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in AZ. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$36,500

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

64.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$48,341

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix is a distinguished Private for-profit, 2-Year institution located in Avondale, AZ. With a competitive tuition profile of $36,500, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 64.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$73,000

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

4.0 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$18,341

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$110,410

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$293,820

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Universal Technical Institute-Phoenix is $13,097.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
7.4%
92.6%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
57.3%
Hispanic
15.0%
Two or more
14.1%
Unknown
5.3%
Black
4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
Asian
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
International
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

2

Burglary

2

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$36,500

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$20,341
$30k - $48k$20,377
$48k - $75k$22,292
$75k+$26,795

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$13,097
Pell Grant Recipients39.2%
Using Federal Loans49.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment41.0%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$5,271
Pell Grant Recipients45.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

77.3%

Success

64.2%

In-State Cost

$36,500

Age 25+ Students

53.4%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie -2

Working at 6yr

5,758 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Avondale (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Avondale (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.