Mattia College
Tel:
(305)220-4120
School Highlights
- Mattia College serves 965 students (21% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 38:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
- Mattia College is one of 18 community colleges within Miami-dade County, FL.
- The nearest community college to Mattia College is Everest Institute-Kendall (2.8 miles away).
Top Placements
Mattia College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 36% over five years.
| Mattia College | (FL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 41 staff | 37 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 10 | 10 |
| Total Enrollment | 965 students | 1,142 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 38:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 200 students | 487 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 765 students | 655 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 96% | 24% |
| % Black | 1% | 17% |
| % White | 1% | 69% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | - |
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| Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.60 |
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| College Completion Rate | 81% | 57% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,600 | $30,300 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 98% | 91% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $13,299 | $11,875 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $8,287 | $6,334 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Mattia College is Everest Institute-Kendall (2.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Everest Institute-KendallPrivate, for profit147 students | 2.80 Mi9020 SW 137th Ave
Miami, FL 33186
(305)386-9900 2.80147 - 63 students | 3.60 Mi8765 SW 165 Ave, Suite 114
Miami, FL 33193
(305)273-4499 3.6063 - Florida Career College-MiamiPrivate, for profit6,227 students | 3.80 Mi1321 SW 107 Ave Ste 201B
Miami, FL 33174
(954)400-2000 3.806,227 - AM College LLCPrivate, for profit158 students | 4.20 Mi10506 N Kendall Drive
Miami, FL 33176
(305)595-9500 4.20158 - Fortis Institute-MiamiPrivate, for profit26 students | 5.10 Mi9035 Sunset Drive, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33173
(305)596-5553 5.1026
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