Manatee Technical College

School Highlights

Manatee Technical College serves 1,044 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 67%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 1,044 students
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Manatee Technical College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
n/a
188 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Manatee Technical College has declined by 9% over five years.
The Manatee Technical College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,044 students
1,236 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
1,041 students
588 students
# Part-Time Students
3 students
648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,041 students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3 students
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
11%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
31%
% Black
33%
19%
% White
5%
33%
% Hawaiian
47%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
63%
63%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,100
$31,500

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$9,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 1,044 students
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,761 per year for in-state students and $11,352 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,490 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Florida is Key College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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