Concorde Career Colleges Announces Planned Relocation of Aurora Campus to Denver, Part of Ongoing Initiative to Optimize Operations and Expand Programs

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Concorde Career Colleges, part of Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI), announced plans to relocate its Aurora campus to a new 60,000 square foot facility in Denver, scheduled to open in early 2026. The relocation aligns with UTI's North Star strategy to address America's skilled workforce gap.

The new Denver campus, located at 4300 Kittredge near I-70 and Peña Blvd, will feature expanded simulation facilities and a larger dental hygiene clinic. The facility will continue providing low-cost dental services to the community while offering enhanced healthcare programs in response to Colorado's strong demand, where job growth projections for dental hygienists, practical nurses, and radiologic technologists range from 13-17% between 2022-2032.

Positive

• Expansion to larger 60,000 square foot modern facility enhances learning capabilities
• Strong regional job growth projections of 13-17% for key healthcare programs
• Enhanced facilities including expanded simulation centers and larger dental clinic
• Strategic alignment with growing healthcare workforce demand in Colorado

Negative

• Regulatory approvals still pending for new campus operations
• Potential temporary disruption during relocation process

Insights

Education Industry Analyst

UTI's Concorde expansion in Denver represents strategic growth in healthcare education, addressing high-demand medical fields in a market with above-average job growth.

This campus relocation from Aurora to Denver represents a significant operational expansion for Concorde Career Colleges and its parent company Universal Technical Institute (UTI). The new 60,000 square foot facility is substantially larger than the current campus, enabling Concorde to expand its healthcare training programs in a market showing strong demand indicators.

The strategic importance of this move aligns perfectly with UTI's broader "North Star strategy" focused on addressing America's skilled workforce gaps. By targeting healthcare specialties with projected job growth rates 13-17% higher than national averages (dental hygienists, practical nurses, radiologic technologists), Concorde is positioning itself in high-demand segments with strong employment prospects.

The enhanced facilities—particularly the expanded simulation facilities and larger dental hygiene clinic—represent a dual investment approach. First, they improve the educational experience and potentially program quality metrics that drive enrollment and retention. Second, the community dental clinic continues Concorde's community engagement model while providing valuable hands-on training opportunities for students.

The location near the I-70 and Peña Blvd interchange offers improved accessibility, potentially widening Concorde's recruitment radius in the greater Denver metropolitan area. This move demonstrates UTI's commitment to optimizing its educational footprint while pursuing growth in the healthcare education segment, one of the more recession-resistant verticals in the for-profit education sector.

Denver campus scheduled to open in early 2026 and will occupy 60,000 square feet

DENVER, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare education division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc., today announced plans to relocate its Aurora campus to Denver. The campus relocation is part of Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s ambitious, multi-year North Star strategy to close the skilled workforce gap in America.

"We are expanding our campus footprint and growing our clinical and employer partnerships to train more healthcare workers in high-demand markets across the country," said Kevin Prehn, President of Concorde Career Colleges. "In the Denver area, for more than a decade we have offered programs that produce strong student outcomes and offer a path to fulfilling careers. Given the ongoing demand, the time is right for us to relocate to a larger, more modern space that will enhance the learning experience for our students and instructors." 

Pending regulatory approvals, Concorde's Denver campus will offer expanded programming in high-demand fields to help meet local employer needs. Among the amenities will be expanded simulation facilities, which will allow students to gain hands-on experience with real-life medical scenarios in a controlled environment prior to their clinical externships. The Denver campus also plans to offer a larger dental hygiene clinic which, in addition to supporting students' education, will continue the Aurora campus' practice of providing low-cost dental checkups to members of the community.

In states like Colorado, demand for skilled healthcare professionals like dental hygienists, practical nurses and radiologic technologists is significantly higher than the national average, with a projected job growth of 13%, 13% and 17% respectively, between 2022-2032.¹

Construction on the 60,000 square foot space is currently underway on the new site at 4300 Kittredge in Denver, near the I-70 and Peña Blvd interchange.

More details about the Denver campus, including a grand opening event, will be announced later this year.

More information about Universal Technical Institute, Inc.'s North Star strategy of growth, diversification and optimization can be found here. 

¹Source: U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET Online, Long-Term Projections, 2022-2032, for dental hygienists, practical nurses, and radiologic technologists in Colorado, viewed July 22, 2025.

About Concorde Career Colleges
Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare division of Universal Technical Institute (www.uti.edu), (NYSE: UTI), operates 17 campuses across eight states and online under the brands Concorde Career College and Concorde Career Institute to prepare America's next generation of health care and dental professionals for rewarding careers. The Concorde blended education model combines online coursework with in-person lab classes and clinical settings. Concorde's student-focused academic programs and personalized support prepare graduates for in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic and other healthcare roles. Concorde is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the Council on Occupational Education (COE). For more information, visit concorde.edu or uti.edu; visit us on LinkedIn at @Concorde Career Colleges and @UniversalTechnicalInstitute; or on X at @ConcordeCareer or @news_UTI.

Media Contact:
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612-720-2083

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FAQ

When will UTI's new Denver Concorde Career College campus open?

The new Denver campus is scheduled to open in early 2026 at 4300 Kittredge, near the I-70 and Peña Blvd interchange.

How large is UTI's new Concorde Career College campus in Denver?

The new Denver campus will occupy 60,000 square feet of space, featuring expanded simulation facilities and a larger dental hygiene clinic.

What healthcare programs will UTI's Concorde Career College offer in Denver?

The campus will offer programs for dental hygienists, practical nurses, and radiologic technologists, among other healthcare programs, pending regulatory approvals.

What is the job growth outlook for Concorde's healthcare programs in Colorado?

Colorado projects 13-17% job growth between 2022-2032 for dental hygienists, practical nurses, and radiologic technologists, exceeding national averages.

Will UTI's new Concorde campus in Denver offer community dental services?

Yes, the new campus will continue the Aurora location's practice of providing low-cost dental checkups to community members through its dental hygiene clinic.