Mech-Tech College

Num 39-40 B St W Industrial Pk
Caguas, PR 00725
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Tel: (787) 744-1060
www.mechtech.edu
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School Highlights

Mech-Tech College serves 2,416 students (86% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 100%.

Top Rankings

Mech-Tech College ranks 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 ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalNot applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPrivate not-for-profit
Total Faculty94 staff42 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mech-Tech College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has decreased from 37:1 over five years.
The Mech-Tech College diversity score of 0.02 is less than the state average of 0.04. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,416 students598 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio26:128:1
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# Full-Time Students2,078 students479 students
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# Part-Time Students338 students119 students
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% Hispanic
99%
98%
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% White
1%
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Diversity Score0.020.04
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College Completion Rate
63%
57%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$21,600$20,500
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $8,904 is more than the state average of $6,723. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$8,904$6,723
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid93%95%
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Median Debt for Graduates$2,512$4,567
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Median Debt for Dropouts$1,834$3,500
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Source: 2019 (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
    2,238 students | 1.30 MiANGORA INDUSTRIAL PARK BUILDING G ANGORA AVENUE
    Caguas, PR 00725
    (787) 744-8519     1.302,238
  • Huertas College
    Private for-profit
    796 students | 1.30 Mi#41 Hector R Bunker St
    Caguas, PR 00725
    (787) 746-1400     1.30796
  • Columbia Central University-Caguas
    Private for-profit
    1,156 students | 2.20 MiCarr 183 Km 1.7
    Caguas, PR 00726
    (787) 743-4041     2.201,156
  • Instituto de Banca y Comercio Inc
    Private for-profit
    8,295 students | 10.20 Mi56 Carretera 20 Km 2.3
    Guaynabo, PR 00966
    (787) 982-3000     10.208,295
  • CEM College-San Juan
    Private for-profit
    408 students | 10.50 Mi1206 13th. Street Ext San Agustin
    San Juan, PR 00926
    (877) 779-2336     10.50408
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Quick Stats (2021-22)
  • Students: 2,416 students
  • Private-state tuition: $8,904
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 99%
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