School Highlights
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas serves 1,335 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,335 students
- Acceptance Rate: 41%
- Minority enrollment: 75%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
24 staff
73 staff
Number of Programs Offered
5
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Universal Technical Institute-West Texas has grown by 820% over five years.
The Universal Technical Institute-West Texas diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,335 students
4,221 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
56:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
1,335 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
141 students
365 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,335 students
837 students
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
48%
47%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
25%
25%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
88%
Acceptance Rate
41%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Universal Technical Institute-West Texas?
The acceptance rate of Universal Technical Institute-West Texas is 41%, which is lower than the state average of 75%. Universal Technical Institute-West Texas's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Texas with low acceptance rates.
What is Universal Technical Institute-West Texas's ranking?
Universal Technical Institute-West Texas ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Lowest acceptance rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Universal Technical Institute-West Texas is The College of Health Care Professions-Austin (6.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The College of Health Care Professions-Austin
Private for-profit
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Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
Austin, TX 78723
(512) 617-5700
6.9 miles
Enrollment: 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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Private for-profit
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Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5743
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 451-5743
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Enrollment: 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7000
Austin, TX 78752
(512) 223-7000
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Private for-profit
4615 City Park Road
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 231-0344
Austin, TX 78730
(512) 231-0344
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Enrollment: 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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(512) 942-6750
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