Universal Technical Institute (UTI) announced on February 4 2026 that it is recruiting for two new campuses—UTI‑Atlanta and UTI‑San Antonio—as part of its Phase 2 expansion plan. The move signals the company’s intent to broaden its geographic reach and increase training capacity across the United States.
The Atlanta campus will occupy a 117,000‑square‑foot facility at 7100 Highlands Parkway SE in Smyrna, offering automotive, diesel, aviation, electrical, robotics, HVACR, and welding programs. The San Antonio campus, a 51,000‑square‑foot site at 5776 Stemmons Drive, will focus on skilled‑trade programs, including aviation, welding, HVACR, and a comprehensive electrical suite covering wind, robotics, industrial maintenance, and electronics.
Both campuses have applied for accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and are awaiting final regulatory approvals. The Atlanta site is slated to open in summer 2026, while the San Antonio location is expected to begin operations in spring 2026.
UTI’s Q4 2025 earnings, released on November 19 2025, provided a robust backdrop for the expansion announcement. The company reported revenue of $222.44 million, up 13.3% year‑over‑year from $196.4 million in the prior quarter, and EPS of $0.34, a 26–30% beat over the consensus estimate of $0.26–$0.27. Net income rose 50% to $63.0 million, and the company guided FY 2026 revenue to $905–$915 million and adjusted EBITDA to $114–$119 million.
The earnings beat was driven by a combination of strong enrollment demand, a favorable program mix that tilted toward higher‑margin trades, and disciplined cost management that kept operating expenses in line with revenue growth. The company’s enrollment in core automotive and diesel programs grew faster than expected, while the expansion of its aviation and electrical offerings helped lift overall revenue.
CEO Jerome Grant highlighted the results, stating, “Fiscal 2025 was an exceptional year for Universal Technical Institute and a defining start to the second phase of our North Star strategy. We exceeded every major operational target we set and even surpassed our twice‑raised revenue guidance range with 14% year‑over‑year growth.” Division President Tracy Lorenz added, “These new campuses reflect our continued commitment to building workforce solutions that meet the needs of students, employers, and communities.”
Following the earnings release, UTI’s market reaction was positive, with the company’s shares rising 1.87% to close at $28.95. The stock has gained about 12.6% year‑to‑date, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s strong financial performance and growth trajectory.
The new campuses are a key component of UTI’s Phase 2 expansion, which aims to open multiple campuses annually and launch approximately 20 new programs each year across both UTI and Concorde divisions. By adding capacity in the Atlanta and San Antonio markets, UTI is positioning itself to capture growing demand for skilled‑trade professionals in the Southeast and South‑Central United States.
Overall, UTI’s solid Q4 earnings, forward guidance, and strategic campus expansion underscore the company’s confidence in its business model and its ability to scale training capacity in response to labor market needs.
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