School Highlights
Mech-Tech College serves 1,947 students (91% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,947 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,904
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mech-Tech College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 218 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mech-Tech College
(PR) 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
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
218 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mech-Tech College has declined by 25% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Mech-Tech College diversity score of 0.02 is less than the state average of 0.08. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,947 students
488 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,777 students
371 students
# Part-Time Students
170 students
117 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
341 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,777 students
370 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
59 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
170 students
138 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
33 students
% Hispanic
99%
96%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.08
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
49%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.63%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,600
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $8,904 is more than the state average of $6,532. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,904
$6,532
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,500
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,000
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mech-Tech College cost?
Mech-Tech College's private state tuition is approximately $8,904.
What is Mech-Tech College's ranking?
Mech-Tech College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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