MTI College

5221 Madison Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • Campus, formerly MTI College, is a private junior college in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1965, it focuses on education in the fields of information technology, law, business, health care, and cosmetology.

School Highlights

MTI College serves 2,000 students (57% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,000 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Minority enrollment: 71%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Programs offered

School Overview

The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
MTI College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
33 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
16
8

Student Body

The student population of MTI College has grown by 304% over five years.
The MTI College diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,000 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
61:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,143 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
857 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
168 students
381 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,143 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
857 students
5,798 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
21 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
30%
46%
% Black
24%
7%
% White
29%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,800
$34,700

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,762
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,184
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
63%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles
  • 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 63%, which is lower than the state average of 81%.
What is MTI College's ranking?
MTI College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Most Programs Offered.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 2,000 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Minority enrollment: 71%
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average community college acceptance rate in Sacramento County, CA is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Sacramento County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.78, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Sacramento County, CA is Cosumnes River College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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