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 (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 1,486 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Verified school update
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)
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
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
665 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
1,486 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,284 students
552 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
202 students
482 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
36%
32%
% Black
12%
20%
% White
43%
33%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
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 & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
85%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Skills USA
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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