Universal Technical Institute (UTI), a leading provider of transportation, skilled trades, and energy education programs, has announced that its campuses in Sacramento, California, and Dallas, Texas, have been recognized as Schools of Excellence by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). This distinguished honor is the highest institutional award bestowed by the ACCSC, recognizing accredited institutions for their unwavering dedication to upholding rigorous accreditation standards and their exceptional record of student achievement.
The School of Excellence Award celebrates the commitment of UTI’s Sacramento and Dallas campuses to providing high-quality education that empowers students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the workforce. Dr. Michale McComis, Executive Director of ACCSC, stated that the award “highlights a school’s efforts and its success in offering high-quality education that benefits students—it is a distinction that a school earns through meeting and exceeding accreditation standards of best practice.”
UTI’s commitment to equipping students with in-demand skills was emphasized by Tracy Lorenz, UTI Division President, who said, “At UTI, we are focused on delivering a quality education, as recognized by our accreditor. We are committed to helping prepare our students for future careers in the in-demand fields of transportation, skilled trades, and the energy sector and helping meet the needs of employers in these fields.”
UTI-Sacramento, which opened its doors in October 2005, boasts a spacious 117,000-square-foot campus. It offers an Associate in Occupational Studies in Automotive Technology II, Diesel Technology II, and a diploma in Welding. Pending regulatory approval, the campus is set to introduce a diploma in HVACR, further expanding its program offerings.
UTI-Dallas, established in 2010, occupies a 95,000-square-foot facility. The campus provides an Associate in Occupational Studies in Automotive Technology II and Automotive & Diesel Technology II. It also offers diplomas in Diesel Technology II and Welding Technology.
The U.S. Department of Education recognizes the ACCSC as the designated accrediting body for over 650 post-secondary, trade, and technical schools nationwide. These institutions serve more than 150,000 students each year across a variety of vocational programs. Out of the 575 schools currently accredited by the ACCSC, only 19 received the esteemed School of Excellence Award during the 2023-2024 accrediting period. This accomplishment underscores the exceptional quality of education offered by UTI-Sacramento and UTI-Dallas.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (UTI) has been a leading workforce solutions provider since its founding in 1965. The company is dedicated to serving students, partners, and communities by providing quality education and support services for in-demand careers across various skilled fields. UTI operates under two divisions: Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges.
UTI operates 16 campuses located in 9 states, offering a wide range of transportation and skilled trades technical training programs under brands such as UTI, MIAT College of Technology, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute, and NASCAR Technical Institute. Concorde, operating across 17 campuses in 8 states and online, provides programs in the allied health, dental, nursing, patient care, and diagnostic fields.
The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), established in 1967, is a reliable authority on educational quality, recognized by the United States Department of Education. ACCSC is committed to supporting and enhancing the student educational experience at accredited member institutions, facilitating meaningful workforce development opportunities, and bridging the growing skills gap in the United States.
