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United Education Institute-Chula Vista

Type Less than 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 25 to 1
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 25%

Located in Chula Vista, California, United Education Institute-Chula Vista 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 United Education Institute-Chula Vista 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.

United Education Institute-Chula Vista is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at United Education Institute-Chula Vista is reported to be 25%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at United Education Institute-Chula Vista is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at United Education Institute-Chula Vista do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at United Education Institute-Chula Vista are Electrician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Dental Assisting/Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Electrician

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at United Education Institute-Chula Vista was $27,467. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

United Education Institute-Chula Vista net price calculator

$27,467

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of United Education Institute-Chula Vista for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $27,467 $1,071 (4%) $27,193 $27,657 $27,849 $31,032 $31,273
2021 $28,538 $1,870 (7%) $28,500 $28,176 $30,902 $30,454
2020 $26,668 $1,491 (5%) $26,640 $25,932 $26,861 $30,936 $29,686
2019 $28,159 $2,648 (10%) $27,994 $28,510 $27,439 $31,828
2018 $25,511 $2,196 (8%) $25,254 $25,599 $27,231 $28,964 $29,868
2017 $27,707 $2,710 (11%) $27,674 $27,550 $28,848
2016 $24,997 $963 (4%) $24,878 $26,038 $24,150 $26,529
2015 $25,960 $1,893 (8%) $26,054 $26,321 $26,011 $29,409
2014 $24,067 -- $23,504 $22,581 $25,436 $27,261 $27,386

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by United Education Institute-Chula Vista during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at United Education Institute-Chula Vista received on average $5,203 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.

$5,203
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 828 94% $4,180 $3,460,936
Other Federal Grant 828 94% $5,184 $4,291,986
State Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $1,656 $1,656
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 172 19% $537 $92,427
Total Grant & Scholarships 843 95% $5,203 $4,386,069

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 92% of freshman students at United Education Institute-Chula Vista received $7,685 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,685
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 813 92% $7,685 $6,247,694
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 813 92% $7,685 $6,247,694

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$10,157
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at United Education Institute-Chula Vista sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 347

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 231 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 69 students

Medical Office Assistant/Specialist

Undergraduate Certificate 47 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 172

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 91 students

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 81 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 92

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 92 students

Business

Total number of students graduated under this category 45

General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

Undergraduate Certificate 45 students

Law Enforcement and Firefighting

Total number of students graduated under this category 30

Security and Loss Prevention Services

Undergraduate Certificate 30 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 517 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 127 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 338 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

65.4%

Dropout Rate

Out of 517 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 172 students dropped out of the school.

33.3%

Transferred Out

Out of 517 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students transferred out of the school.

0.4%

Still Enrolled

From the cohort of 2018, as of August 31, 2021, 5 students are still enrolled in the school.

1.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at United Education Institute-Chula Vista is slightly skewed towards men students, with 51.3% of undergraduate students being men and 48.7% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 1,514, with 738 women and 776 men.

  • men 51.3% 776 students
  • women 48.7% 738 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 22% 329 students
  • 22-24 18% 267 students
  • 25-29 17% 261 students
  • 20-21 17% 259 students
  • 30-34 9% 139 students
  • 40-49 6% 84 students
  • 35-39 5% 79 students
  • 50-64 4% 65 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

United Education Institute-Chula Vista provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

United Education Institute-Chula Vista offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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