Mech-Tech College

Num 39-40 B St W Industrial Pk
Caguas, PR 00725
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Tel: (787)744-1060
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School Highlights
  • Mech-Tech College serves 3,101 students (86% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the state community college average of 27:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
  • Mech-Tech College is one of 4 community colleges within Caguas County, PR.
  • The nearest community college to Mech-Tech College is Huertas College (2.3 miles away).

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Mech-Tech College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Puerto Rico for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mech-Tech College(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPrivate, for profit
Total Faculty94 staff45 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Mech-Tech College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Mech-Tech College diversity score of 0.00 is less than the state average of 0.02. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment3,101 students839 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio33:127:1
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# Full-Time Students2,657 students701 students
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# Part-Time Students444 students138 students
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% Hispanic
100%
99%
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Diversity Score0.000.02
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College Completion Rate
62%
42%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$21,600$20,500
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Finances and Admission

  • The private state tuition of $8,904 is more than the state average of $6,555. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$8,904$6,555
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%95%
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Median Debt for Graduates$4,888$2,525
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Median Debt for Dropouts$2,489$2,240
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • The nearest community college to Mech-Tech College is Huertas College (2.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Huertas College
    Private, for profit
    1,184 students | 2.30 Mi#41 Hector R Bunker St
    Caguas,  PR  00725
    (787)746-1400     2.301,184
  • Columbia Central University-Caguas
    Private, for profit
    1,864 students | 3.20 MiCarr 183 Km 1.7
    Caguas,  PR  00726
    (787)743-4041     3.201,864
  • EDIC College
    Private, for profit
    1,148 students | 4.10 MiUrb. Caguas Norte, Ave. Rafael Cordero, Calle Génova Num 8
    Caguas,  PR  00725
    (787)745-7010     4.101,148
  • Atlantic University College
    Private, non-profit
    1,496 students | 11.40 MiColton St. # 9
    Guaynabo,  PR  00970
    (787)720-1022     11.401,496
  • Rogies School of Beauty Culture
    Public
    n/a students | 13.30 Mi1315 PONCE DE LEON AVE.
    San Juan,  PR  00910
    (787)722-2293     13.30n/a
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 3,101 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,904
  • Student:teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
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For Puerto Rico public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,861 per year for in-state students and $3,583 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $6,555 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Puerto Rico is 82%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

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