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Universal Technical Institute-Canton

#2173 in US ranking Canton, MI
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
2 to 4 years

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,897
Tuition & fees
$18,165
Avg. aid
$7,766
Receiving aid
90%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
64%
Median salary
$47,229
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Universal Technical Institute-Canton?

Universal Technical Institute-Canton is reported as institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, or ACCSC. Institutional accreditation evaluates the school as a whole; it should not be confused with a separate approval, certification, or accreditation that a particular occupation or program may require.

Accreditation is relevant to institutional oversight and can be one condition of participation in federal student aid. It does not guarantee that another college will accept credits or that a graduate will qualify for a professional license. Aviation applicants, in particular, should verify the current approval status and examination pathway of the exact Canton program they plan to enter.

What are the admission requirements at Universal Technical Institute-Canton?

Universal Technical Institute-Canton reports an open-admission policy, but applicants must still meet entry and program requirements. Prospective students should expect to complete an application and document high school completion through a diploma or an accepted equivalency credential, such as a GED.

Open admission does not mean automatic entry into every program or immediate availability in every start group. An admissions representative can identify the required records, age or other program-specific conditions, and the next available start date. Applicants educated outside the United States should ask how their credentials and English-language readiness will be assessed rather than assuming the same documentation rules apply.

The school reports accepting Advanced Placement credit and credit for life experience, while not accepting dual credit. These are credit-evaluation policies, not substitutes for confirming admission eligibility. Applicants should obtain a written assessment before relying on any prior learning to shorten a program.

What are the application fees and waivers at Universal Technical Institute-Canton?

The reported application fee for Universal Technical Institute-Canton is $50. It is separate from tuition, mandatory fees, and any later payment associated with enrollment.

Because fees and waiver practices can change, applicants should confirm the amount shown in the current application and ask admissions whether a fee waiver applies to their circumstances before paying. They should also confirm whether an alternative application method carries the same charge; a tuition scholarship should not be assumed to waive the application fee.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Universal Technical Institute-Canton?

No campus-operated Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit is identified for Universal Technical Institute-Canton. Students should not assume that attending a UTI program provides an ROTC enrollment or scholarship pathway.

ROTC participation through another college, if permitted, would require approval from that college's ROTC unit and a workable academic schedule. Applicants interested in commissioning should ask a prospective host unit directly about cross-enrollment eligibility, scholarship rules, and service commitments before choosing a program.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Universal Technical Institute-Canton?

Universal Technical Institute-Canton generally accepts credits in transfer from other accredited institutions, but acceptance of an applicant and acceptance of particular credits are separate decisions. Coursework must be evaluated against the requirements of the intended Canton program.

Transfer applicants should submit official transcripts from every relevant college and request a written, program-specific credit evaluation. That evaluation should state which courses satisfy requirements, whether practical training must still be completed at Canton, and whether transferred work changes the program's length or price. Applicants seeking credit for AP work or prior experience should ask for those evaluations separately.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Universal Technical Institute-Canton?

Study abroad is not a documented feature of Universal Technical Institute-Canton's technical programs. Students should not plan on a conventional semester-long exchange or an overseas internship counting toward graduation without written academic approval.

Technical curricula can involve prescribed lab hours and sequences, making outside coursework harder to substitute. Anyone considering training elsewhere should ask the program office in advance whether it would meet a specific Canton requirement.

How to Apply to Universal Technical Institute-Canton

Application fee

$50

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Universal Technical Institute-Canton First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 360
Out-of-state: 148

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 508
Transfer: 5

Universal Technical Institute-Canton Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

Yes

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Study abroad

No

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Universal Technical Institute-Canton Transfer Acceptance Rate

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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