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Sacramento, CA · San Luis Obispo, CA
| Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc | Laurus College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $28,887/yr | $22,733/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $27,050/yr | $18,278/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $13,097 | $32,416 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $26,442/yr | $22,510/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $29,079/yr | $23,932/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $32,937/yr | No data reported |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $34,206/yr | No data reported |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $139/mo | $344/mo |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $34,337/yr | $27,256/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 57% | 67% |
| Students taking federal loans | 64% | 65% |
| Getting in | ||
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 65% | 43% |
| Freshmen who come back | 80% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $48,341/yr | $30,896/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $29,394–$68,153 | $13,777–$50,077 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 69% | 39% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 40% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 40% |
| Hispanic students graduating | No data reported | 43% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 47% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,989/yr | $33,247/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 69% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 24% | 18% |
| Pell students who graduate | No data reported | 41% |
| First-gen students who finish | 63% | 46% |
| Low-income students who finish | 59% | 44% |
| Students who transfer out | 0.2% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $46,267/yr | $35,226/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Mechanic & Repair Technologies 78% · Precision Production 22% | Business, Management & Marketing 43% · Health Professions 25% · Computer & Information Sciences 23% |
| Most popular program | Mechanic & Repair Technologies — 78% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 43% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Precision Production — 22% of degrees | Health Professions — 25% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | No data reported | Computer & Information Sciences — 23% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | No data reported | Communications Technologies — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians — $40,213/yr | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $40,730/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 0% | 23% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,214 | 1,116 |
| Students per professor | 40 : 1 | 23 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $6,681/mo | $5,364/mo |
| Full-time professors | No data reported | 78% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges | Distance Education Accrediting Commission |
| Median family income | $26,362 | $12,958 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Sacramento, CA | San Luis Obispo, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Public or private | For-profit | For-profit |
| Main degree offered | Associate degrees | Associate degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
| Main or branch campus | Branch campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.1% | 0% |
| Men | 93% | 82% |
| Women | 6.9% | 18% |
| White students | 21% | 12% |
| Black students | 3.9% | 13% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 47% | 14% |
| Asian students | 6.5% | 57% |
| Two or more races | 15% | 1% |
| Other / not reported | 6.9% | 3.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 51% | 52% |
| Part-time students | 0% | 6.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 15% | 96% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $3,364/yr | $3,105/yr |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | No — no campus housing |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Continuous | Continuous |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | No | No |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | No |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | No |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | Yes |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.