February 4, 2020
Via EDGAR
Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20549-4561
| Attn: | Scott Anderegg |
| Re: | Universal Technical Institute, Inc. |
Registration Statement on FormS-3
Filed January 29, 2020
FileNo. 333-236146
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule 461 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. hereby requests that the Securities and Exchange Commission accelerate the effectiveness of the above-referenced Registration Statement to 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Friday, February 7, 2020, or as soon thereafter as practicable.
Thank you for your assistance. Should you have any questions, please contact David P. Lewis of DLA Piper LLP (US) at (480)606-5126, or Kevin E. Criddle of DLA Piper LLP (US) at (480)606-5129.
Very truly yours,
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, INC.
| By: | /s/Troy R. Anderson | |
| Troy R. Anderson | ||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||
