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Universal Training Institute

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 32 to 1
Students retention rate 85%
On-time graduation rate 30%

Located in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Universal Training Institute 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 Universal Training Institute 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.

Universal Training Institute 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 Universal Training Institute is reported to be 30%, 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, New Jersey state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 67% whereas the national average was 69%.

Universal Training Institute boasts an impressive student retention rate of 85% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 81% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

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 Universal Training Institute was $36,420. 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

Universal Training Institute net price calculator

$36,420

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

New Jersey's average $14,691
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Universal Training Institute 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 $36,420 $2,629 (8%) $36,419 $37,365 $38,210 $40,209
2021 $33,791 $4,364 (11%) $34,155 $35,332 $36,346 $37,354 $38,408
2020 $38,155 $3,133 (9%) $39,240 $39,155 $41,277 $43,291
2019 $35,022 $7,798 (29%) $34,495 $38,034 $38,753 $38,753
2018 $27,224 $1,568 (6%) $28,735
2017 $25,656 $311 (1%) $26,170 $26,310 $28,157 $29,915 $29,915
2016 $25,345 $10,028 (65%) $25,934 $24,686 $27,537 $29,619
2015 $15,317 -- $15,275 $15,684 $18,836 $19,734 $19,734

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Universal Training Institute 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, 54 of freshman students at Universal Training Institute received on average $3,724 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.

$3,724
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 70 54% $3,724 $260,663
Other Federal Grant 70 54% $3,724 $260,663
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 70 54% $3,724 $260,663

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 62% of freshman students at Universal Training Institute received $5,450 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,450
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 80 62% $5,450 $435,998
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 80 62% $5,450 $435,998

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.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Universal Training Institute sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 39

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

Undergraduate Certificate 39 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 71 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 21 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 36 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

50.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 71 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 35 students dropped out of the school.

49.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Universal Training Institute is greatly skewed towards women students, with 91.8% of undergraduate students being women and 8.2% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 158, with 145 women and 13 men.

  • men 8.2% 13 students
  • women 91.8% 145 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 30-34 24% 37 students
  • 35-39 22% 35 students
  • 40-49 21% 32 students
  • 25-29 15% 24 students
  • 22-24 10% 15 students
  • 50-64 4% 6 students
  • 20-21 3% 5 students
  • 18-19 1% 2 students

Residency of Students

The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Universal Training Institute in the 2022 academic year.

State name Students Count Percentage
New Jersey 47 83.93%
New York 8 14.29%
Maine 1 1.79%

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Universal Training Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Universal Training Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational