MTI College

5221 Madison Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

MTI College serves 495 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

MTI College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
MTI College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
75 staff
312 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
23
11

Student Body

The student population of MTI College has declined by 34% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The MTI College diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
495 students
7,900 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
21:1
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# Full-Time Students
495 students
1,661 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
6,239 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
771 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
495 students
1,646 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
54 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
6,288 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
10%
13%
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% Hispanic
25%
45%
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% Black
10%
5%
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% White
47%
26%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
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% Unknown races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
35%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.92%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,800
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
86%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$8,762
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,184
$6,239
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Acceptance Rate
80%
89%
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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • From its beginning in Sacramento in 1965, MTI established itself as Sacramento's #1 Vocational school and the area's leader in training individuals for good jobs. No other area college has experienced the achievements that are common to MTI -- from being voted the area's Best Vocational school, to being one of a select few colleges nationally to have earned ABA Approval for its paralegal program. MTI consistently leads the way in vocational training and education. MTI fulfills its mission, goals, and objectives with a two-year Associate in Arts degree in Paralegal Studies and Associate of Applied Science degree options in Business Administration and Microsoft Systems Engineer. Additionally, the college offers the following short-term diploma programs: Computer Support Specialist, Microsoft Systems Engineer, Accounting Technician, Business Support Specialist, Legal Office Specialist, Medical Assisting, and Medical Office Specialist. MTI saw the need for practical, career-oriented training when it first opened its doors in 1965. Our Sacramento campus is one of the very few private colleges in California designed and built exclusively for private career training. MTI prides itself on keeping abreast of the changing needs of the business community and providing Sacramento employers with skilled personnel. MTI College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of MTI College?
The acceptance rate of MTI College is 80%, which is lower than the state average of 89%.
What is MTI College's ranking?
MTI College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 495 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Sacramento County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Sacramento County, CA is Sacramento City College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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