Mech-Tech College

Num 39-40 B St W Industrial Pk
Caguas, PR 00725
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings

School Highlights

Mech-Tech College serves 3,005 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,005 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,904
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • 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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 218 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mech-Tech College
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
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School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Mech-Tech College has grown by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Mech-Tech College diversity score of 0.02 is less than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,005 students
588 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,670 students
463 students
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# Part-Time Students
335 students
125 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Mech-Tech College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
300 students
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,670 students
408 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
335 students
109 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
42 students
% Hispanic
99%
90%
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% Black
n/a
7%
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% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Puerto Rico.
Diversity Score
0.02
0.18
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6021%
0.5038%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4222%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,600
$20,600
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Mech-Tech College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Puerto Rico by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $8,904 is more than the state average of $6,590. The private state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,904
$6,590
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
96%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Mech-Tech College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,500
$5,064
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Mech-Tech College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,000
$3,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Mech-Tech College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Puerto Rico by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2024 (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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,005 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,904
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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