Universal Technical Institute, Inc. Announces Multiple New Campus Locations to Address America's Shortage of Skilled Workers

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Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) announced the first three planned new campuses for fiscal 2027: UTI–Salt Lake City, Concorde–Houston and Concorde–Atlanta, each opening in 2027 pending regulatory approvals.

UTI–Salt Lake City will occupy nearly 113,000 sq ft and serve over 3,000 students; Concorde–Houston will occupy 45,000 sq ft and Concorde–Atlanta more than 47,000 sq ft, with each Concorde campus serving up to 700 students. The rollout is part of UTI's multi‑year North Star strategy to open multiple campuses annually between 2026 and 2029, expand programs across skilled trades and healthcare, and follow a federal clearance for Concorde achieved a year earlier than planned.

The company will host its Q4 and full‑year 2025 earnings call on Nov 19, 2025 at 4:30pm ET.

Positive

• UTI–Salt Lake City: 113,000 sq ft, capacity >3,000 students
• Concorde–Houston and Concorde–Atlanta: 45,000+ and 47,000+ sq ft, each up to 700 students
• Company met Concorde federal growth criteria one year early, enabling faster expansion
• North Star plan to open multiple campuses annually 2026–2029

Negative

• All 2027 campus openings are pending regulatory approvals
• Aggressive multi‑year rollout increases execution and operational demands

Insights

Growth Strategist

Expansion of campus footprint signals accelerated growth in workforce and healthcare training through 2027.

Universal Technical Institute's plan to open UTI-Salt Lake City, Concorde-Houston and Concorde-Atlanta shows concrete capacity additions: nearly 113,000 sq ft serving over 3,000 students and two Concorde sites each serving up to 700 students. These figures translate into clear scale increases in vocational and allied‑health training and expand geographic coverage in Utah, Texas and Georgia.

The execution depends on regulatory approvals and the company's earlier-stated attainment of federal criteria for Concorde's growth; both are explicit prerequisites. Key operational risks include timely approvals and campus build-out to meet the stated 2027 openings. Watch enrollment trends and regulatory milestones through the next 12–24 months, and monitor the November 19, 2025 quarterly results call for any financial details tied to this rollout.

Operations and Education Expert

New campuses add instructional capacity and program breadth but hinge on approvals and successful student recruitment.

The planned UTI-Salt Lake City campus lists specific vocational programs and a large capacity target of over 3,000 students, while each Concorde campus targets up to 700 students with nursing and allied‑health offerings. Those program lists and scale targets indicate deliberate curriculum alignment with workforce needs and an intent to operate at sizable scale from opening.

Operational dependencies include facility build-out, staffing with qualified instructors, and regulatory clearance; each is named or implied by the planned openings and required approvals. Concrete near-term monitoring items are regulatory approval updates and the company's disclosures on staffing and enrollment pacing in the next 6–18 months, including commentary on the November 19, 2025 earnings call.

Company accelerates strategic momentum, shares first three sites of planned new campuses for fiscal 2027

PHOENIX, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a national leader in workforce education programs, is accelerating its multi-year North Star strategy to address America's shortage of skilled workers. Today, the company announced the first three of its planned new campus locations for fiscal 2027 at its two divisions: Universal Technical Institute (UTI), which offers transportation, skilled trades, electrical and energy education programs; and Concorde Career Colleges, which specializes in the dental, nursing, diagnostic and allied health professions.

The first three campuses—UTI-Salt Lake City, Concorde-Houston and Concorde-Atlanta—will open in 2027 pending regulatory approvals.

"These new campuses represent another milestone as we strengthen our position as an American leader in training programs for skilled collar and healthcare workers," said Jerome Grant, Chief Executive Officer, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. "By establishing a presence in Utah and increasing our footprint in Texas and Georgia, we will extend our impact and meet the unique demands of the employers in these markets."

Mr. Grant continued: "As we announced in August, now that we have successfully met—a full year earlier than planned—the necessary federal criteria for Concorde's post-acquisition growth, we are accelerating our strategic investments in healthcare training programs to deliver further shareholder value as we continue to reach our fullest potential as a company."

Phase II of Universal Technical Institute's multi-year North Star strategy of growth, diversification and optimization includes opening multiple 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.

Added Todd Hitchcock, Corporate Chief Operating Officer, Universal Technical Institute, Inc.: "As we continue our successful strategic execution, expanding access to our workforce solutions will drive sustainable growth through innovation and partnership. We will reach even more students and employers with industry-aligned training that offers pathways for upward mobility."

UTI-Salt Lake City will occupy nearly 113,000 square feet at River Point Plaza at 1553 W 9000 S. in West Jordan and serve over 3,000 students at scale. The campus will offer programs in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Automotive/Diesel, Electrical & Industrial Maintenance Technology, Electrical, Electronics & Industrial Technology, Electrical, Robotics & Automation, HVACR and Welding.

Concorde-Houston will occupy 45,000 square feet at Westchase Commons at 3100 Hayes Road and Concorde-Atlanta will occupy more than 47,000 square feet at Lee + White at 1000 White Street. Each campus will serve up to 700 students at scale and offer a range of nursing, dental, diagnostic, patient care and allied health programs.

Earlier this year, Universal Technical Institute announced new UTI campuses in San Antonio and Atlanta. The campuses are scheduled to open in 2026 and will include multiple training programs such as Airframe & Powerplant, Electrical & Industrial Maintenance Technology, Electrical & Wind Turbine Technology, Electrical, Electronics & Industrial Technology, Electrical, Robotics & Automation, HVACR, Welding and Automotive/Diesel.

In addition, in April the company broke ground on another new campus, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Concorde and Heartland Dental Services in Fort Meyers, Florida. The campus is scheduled to open in November and will be dedicated solely to dental hygiene and dental assistant programs.

Universal Technical Institute will host its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings call on Wednesday, November 19 at 4:30pm Eastern. For more information, visit investor.uti.edu.

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, with more announced, and offers a wide range of transportation, skilled trades, electrical and energy training programs. Concorde operates across 17 campuses in eight states and online, with more announced, 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.

Media Contact:
Susan Aspey
saspey@uti.edu

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FAQ

Which campuses did Universal Technical Institute (UTI) announce for fiscal 2027?

UTI announced UTI–Salt Lake City, Concorde–Houston and Concorde–Atlanta for fiscal 2027.

What size and student capacity is planned for UTI–Salt Lake City (UTI)?

UTI–Salt Lake City will occupy nearly 113,000 sq ft and is planned to serve over 3,000 students.

How many students will Concorde–Houston and Concorde–Atlanta serve (UTI)?

Each Concorde campus is planned to serve up to 700 students.

When are the new UTI and Concorde campuses scheduled to open?

The three campuses are planned to open in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals.

How does this expansion fit UTI’s broader growth timeline?

The campuses are part of the North Star strategy to open multiple campuses annually between 2026 and 2029.

When is Universal Technical Institute’s next earnings call and how can investors access it?

UTI will host its Q4 and full‑year 2025 earnings call on Nov 19, 2025 at 4:30pm ET; more information is on the investor website.