School Highlights
Manatee Technical College serves 1,486 students (86% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,486 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Manatee Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Manatee Technical College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
98 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
55
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Manatee Technical College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Manatee Technical College diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,486 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
1,284 students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
202 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
109 students
386 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,284 students
552 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
348 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
202 students
553 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
85 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
36%
32%
% Black
12%
20%
% White
43%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$28,100
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,286
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
SAT Reading
n/a
487
SAT Math
n/a
473
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
19
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manatee Technical College's ranking?
Manatee Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Most Programs Offered.
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