College statistics
- Address:
- 2955 S Haggerty
Canton, MI
48188 - Sector Group:
- Private For-Profit 2-Year
- Official Website:
- https://uti.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $17,835
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $17,835
- Acceptance Rate:
- 99.6%
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/technicians
UTI-Canton is a for-profit technical institute focused entirely on preparing students for skilled trades, primarily in the automotive and diesel industries. Located in suburban Canton just outside Detroit, it serves people who want direct job training rather than a traditional four-year degree. The school's whole mission is practical: you come here to learn how to work on cars and trucks, not to study liberal arts.
The school enrolls 1,645 students and charges $17,252 per year in tuition, the same whether you're from Michigan or out of state. That's a straightforward cost for a focused program, though you'll want to factor in tools, materials, and living expenses on top of tuition. Most students finish their programs in less than two years, so the total investment is relatively contained compared to a four-year degree.
About 64% of students who enroll graduate within six years, which is solid for a vocational school where many students are balancing work and training. The school accepts nearly everyone who applies, so admission isn't competitive—what matters is whether you're serious about learning a trade. If you're looking for a direct path into automotive work or diesel mechanics without the cost and time of a traditional college, this is the kind of place built for that goal.