Mech-Tech College

Num 39-40 B St W Industrial Pk
Caguas, PR 00725
  View full size
  Get directions
Tel: (787) 744-1060
SAVE SCHOOL
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 EDIC College (1.3 miles away).

Top Placements

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
This chart display total faculty of Mech-Tech College and community college average number of faculty in PR by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.

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
This chart display the total enrollment of Mech-Tech College and community college average number of enrollment of PR by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio33:127:1
This chart display the student staff ratio of Mech-Tech College and community college average student staff ratio of PR by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Full-Time Students2,657 students701 students
This chart display the total number of Full-Time students enrollment of Mech-Tech College and average number of community college Full-Time students enrollment of PR by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
# Part-Time Students444 students138 students
This chart display the total number of Part-Time students enrollment of Mech-Tech College and average number of community college Part-Time students enrollment of PR by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Mech-Tech College.This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of PR.
% Hispanic
100%
99%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Mech-Tech College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in PR by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mech-Tech College.This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in PR.
Diversity Score0.000.02
This chart display the diversity score of Mech-Tech College and the community college average diversity score of PR by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
College Completion Rate
62%
42%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of Mech-Tech College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-Time students of PR by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$21,600$20,500
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Mech-Tech College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of PR by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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
This chart display tuition fees for an in-state student of Mech-Tech College and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of PR by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid95%95%
This chart display 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 PR by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates$4,888$2,525
This chart display 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 PR by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$2,489$2,240
This chart display 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 PR by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • The nearest community college to Mech-Tech College is EDIC College (1.3 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • EDIC College
    Private, for profit
    1,148 students | 1.30 MiUrb. Caguas Norte, Ave. Rafael Cordero, Calle G�nova Num 8
    Caguas,  PR  00725
    (787) 745-7010     1.301,148
  • Huertas College
    Private, for profit
    1,184 students | 1.30 Mi#41 Hector R Bunker St
    Caguas,  PR  00725
    (787) 746-1400     1.301,184
  • Columbia Central University-Caguas
    Private, for profit
    1,864 students | 2.20 MiCarr 183 Km 1.7
    Caguas,  PR  00726
    (787) 743-4041     2.201,864
  • Atlantic University College
    Private, non-profit
    1,496 students | 10.30 MiColton St. # 9
    Guaynabo,  PR  00970
    (787) 720-1022     10.301,496
  • Centro de Estudios Multidisciplinarios-San Juan
    Private, for profit
    892 students | 10.50 Mi1206 13th. Street Ext San Agustin
    San Juan,  PR  00926
    (787) 765-4210     10.50892
Recent Articles
Why Community Colleges are Cutting Friday Classes
Why Community Colleges are Cutting Friday Classes
Learn about how budgetary constraints are prompting community colleges to only offer four-day school weeks.
Earn Your Film Degree At Community College
Earn Your Film Degree At Community College
Learn about how you can pursue a degree and career in the entertainment industry by starting at your local community college.
The Value of Mentoring Programs in Community College
The Value of Mentoring Programs in Community College
Learn about the variety of mentoring programs available in community colleges, and why you may want to be involved as a mentee or mentor.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
  • Students: 3,101 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,904
  • Student:teacher ratio: 33:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
Related School Videos
Graduaccion Mech Tech College 2019 5:53

Graduaccion Mech Tech College 2019

New 13B World Record 6.590 @ 209mph Rafaelito / Mech Tech College Mazda RX-8 @ SGMP June-9-2017 2:13

New 13B World Record 6.590 @ 209mph Rafaelito / Mech Tech College Mazda RX-8 @ SGMP June-9-2017

Entrevista Presidente de Mech Tech College 7:56

Entrevista Presidente de Mech Tech College

Estudia Mecánica Marina en MEch Tech College 0:32

Estudia Mecánica Marina en MEch Tech College

View more school videos

Did You Know?
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.

Puerto Rico community colleges have a diversity score of 0.02, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Puerto Rico is University of Puerto Rico-Utuado. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links