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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