Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces Expansion of UTI-Dallas Campus, Continuing Successful Execution of North Star Strategy

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Universal Technical Institute (NYSE:UTI) announced an expansion of its UTI-Dallas campus to serve nearly 1,000 additional students and add multiple programs in early 2026, pending regulatory approvals. New curricula include Airframe and Powerplant, HVACR, and multiple electrical and automation technologies. The expansion adds a second near-campus building: a 30,000-square-foot facility at 1350 Lakeshore Drive in Coppell expected to open in early 2026. The move aligns with UTI's multi-year North Star strategy, which commits to opening two new campuses annually from 2026–2029 and launching new programs at existing locations.

Positive

• Capacity increase: nearly 1,000 additional students
• Adds multiple technical programs including Airframe and Powerplant
• New 30,000-square-foot facility opening early 2026
• Company committed to 2 new campuses per year (2026–2029)

Negative

• New programs are pending regulatory approvals
• Execution/timing risk for campus openings planned 2026–2029

Insights

Higher Education Expansion Strategist

UTI expands UTI-Dallas with new trades and electrical programs, adding capacity for ~1,000 students and new facilities in early 2026.

Universal Technical Institute increases campus capacity and program breadth by adding aviation, HVACR, electrical, automation, and wind turbine tracks at UTI-Dallas. The move uses a new 30,000-square-foot building near the existing Irving campus and targets nearly 1,000 additional students, aligning with the stated multi-year North Star growth plan to open two campuses annually from 2026 to 2029.

Execution depends on regulatory approvals and on enrolling sufficient students into each new program. Success requires timely campus build-out, curriculum approvals, and employer partnerships to place graduates. Watch program launch timing in early 2026, enrollment growth versus the stated ~1,000 capacity, and any regulatory milestones.

Workforce Development Analyst

Expansion targets skilled-trades demand and employer pipelines, potentially strengthening local labor supply and UTI enrollment scale.

UTI-Dallas adds industry-focused credentials—Airframe and Powerplant, HVACR, and multiple electrical technologies—broadening vocational offerings beyond automotive and welding. The expansion leverages existing regional footprint across Texas and a dedicated new campus announced for 2026, reinforcing a coordinated growth and diversification approach.

Risks include dependence on regulatory approvals and the pace of employer hiring for graduates. Monitor acceptance of regulatory filings, first-semester enrollment figures after the early 2026 opening, and partnerships with local employers that affect placement rates and program reputation over the following 6–18 months.

UTI-Dallas to add aviation, HVACR, and electrical training programs beginning in early 2026.

PHOENIX and DALLAS, Oct. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc., a national leader in workforce education programs, continues to successfully execute its North Star strategy to address America's skilled labor shortage.  The company today announced a significant expansion of the Dallas campus of its UTI division, which offers transportation, skilled trades, electrical and energy training programs.

The expanded UTI-Dallas campus will serve nearly 1,000 additional students at scale and add programs in Airframe and Powerplant; HVACR Technician; Electrical, Electronics and Industrial Technology; Electrical and Industrial Maintenance Technology; Electrical, Robotics and Automation Technology; and Electrical and Wind Turbine Technology, pending all regulatory approvals. The Dallas campus, which opened in 2010, currently serves nearly 1,400 students and offers programs in Automotive Technology; Diesel and Industrial Technology; and Welding Technology.

"There is incredible demand for workforce training programs—employers are seeking to quickly fill their talent pipelines, while more students are considering alternatives to traditional college that offer meaningful careers," said Todd Hitchcock, Corporate Chief Operating Officer, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. "We are addressing the nation's worker shortages by partnering with industry to increase access to our programs that are widely recognized for their strong student outcomes and employer satisfaction."

Universal Technical Institute's multi-year North Star strategy includes the core tenets of growth, diversification and optimization.  The company has committed to opening two new campuses annually between 2026 and 2029; launching new programs at existing campus locations; and enhancing its operations to make the most efficient use of resources.

The expanded UTI-Dallas will feature a second building near the current campus in Irving. The new, state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in early 2026 at 1350 Lakeshore Drive in Coppel.  

UTI Division President Tracy Lorenz stated, "Dallas is a dynamic, fast-growing region with strong demand for skilled collar professionals.  We look forward to working with the area's employers on their workforce needs as we contribute further to the local economy."  

The UTI-Dallas expansion continues Universal Technical Institute's investment in Texas. Between UTI and the company's healthcare division, Concorde Career Colleges, there are six campuses statewide: UTI-Austin, UTI-Dallas, UTI Houston, Concorde-Dallas, Concorde-Grand Prairie, and Concorde-San Antonio.  In addition, Universal Technical Institute recently announced UTI-San Antonio, a campus that will be dedicated solely to the skilled trades when it opens in 2026.   

About  Universal Technical Institute , Inc.  
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) was founded in 1965 and is a leading workforce solutions provider serving students, partners and communities nationwide. The company offers high-quality education and support services for in-demand careers via its two divisions: UTI and Concorde Career Colleges. The UTI division operates 15 campuses located in nine states and offers a wide range of transportation, skilled trades, electrical and energy training programs. Concorde operates across 17 campuses in eight states and online, offering programs in the allied health, dental, nursing, patient care and diagnostic fields. For more information, visit www.uti.edu or www.concorde.edu; LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde Career Colleges; or X at @news_UTI and @ConcordeCareer.

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FAQ

What programs will UTI add at the Dallas campus in early 2026 (UTI)?

UTI will add programs including Airframe and Powerplant, HVACR Technician, Electrical, Robotics and Automation, and Wind Turbine Technology, pending approvals.

How many more students will UTI-Dallas serve after the expansion (UTI)?

The expanded UTI-Dallas campus is expected to serve nearly 1,000 additional students at scale.

When will the new UTI-Dallas facility open and what size is it (UTI)?

A new 30,000-square-foot building at 1350 Lakeshore Drive in Coppell is expected to open in early 2026.

How does the Dallas expansion fit UTI's North Star strategy (UTI)?

The expansion supports North Star goals of growth, diversification and optimization, including adding campuses and programs.

Will the new UTI-Dallas programs require regulatory approval (UTI)?

Yes, the announced programs are pending all regulatory approvals before launch.

What is UTI's campus growth plan through 2029 (UTI)?

UTI has committed to opening two new campuses annually from 2026 through 2029.