MedTech College
Tel:
(317)845-0100
School Highlights
- MedTech College serves 529 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
- Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 53%.
- MedTech College is one of 9 community colleges within Marion County, IN.
- The nearest community college to MedTech College is International Business College-Indianapolis (0.7 miles away).
Top Placements
MedTech College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 31% over five years.
| MedTech College | (IN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Less than 2 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 42 staff | 28 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 10 | 8 |
| Total Enrollment | 529 students | 1,806 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 34:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 529 students | 507 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 1,299 students |
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| % Asian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 2% |
| % Black | 28% | 6% |
| % White | 30% | 47% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | - |
| % Unknown races | 39% | 44% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.58 |
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| College Completion Rate | 59% | 56% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $37,800 | $30,600 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95% | 91% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $6,334 | $6,334 |
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 92% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to MedTech College is International Business College-Indianapolis (0.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- International Business College-IndianapolisPrivate, for profit354 students | 0.70 Mi7205 Shadeland Station
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317)813-2300 0.70354 - 91,179 students | 8.30 Mi50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317)921-4800 8.3091,179 - Brown Mackie College-IndianapolisPrivate, for profit995 students | 9.30 Mi1200 N Meridian St, Ste 100
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317)554-8300 9.30995 - 501 students | 9.90 Mi8150 Brookville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317)375-8000 9.90501 - Harrison College-IndianapolisPrivate, for profit3,498 students | 10.00 Mi550 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317)447-6200 10.003,498
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