MTI College

5221 Madison Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Campus, formerly MTI College, is a private junior college in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1965, it focuses on education in the fields of information technology, law, business, health care, and cosmetology.

School Highlights

MTI College serves 1,677 students (90% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 32:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,677 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 74%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

MTI College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Programs offered

School Overview

The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
MTI College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
75 staff
315 staff
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Number of Programs Offered
27
12

Student Body

The student population of MTI College has grown by 121% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The MTI College diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,677 students
9,796 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
32:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,514 students
1,259 students
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# Part-Time Students
163 students
8,537 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of MTI College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
167 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,514 students
1,250 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
163 students
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
11%
13%
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% Hispanic
36%
47%
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% Black
15%
7%
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% White
26%
23%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
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% Unknown races
5%
3%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in California.
Diversity Score
0.76
0.70
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6176%
0.4221%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,800
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$8,762
$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,184
$6,239
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in MTI College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
96%
93%
This chart displays the percent admitted of MTI College and the community college average percent admitted of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • From its beginning in Sacramento in 1965, MTI established itself as Sacramento's #1 Vocational school and the area's leader in training individuals for good jobs. No other area college has experienced the achievements that are common to MTI -- from being voted the area's Best Vocational school, to being one of a select few colleges nationally to have earned ABA Approval for its paralegal program. MTI consistently leads the way in vocational training and education. MTI fulfills its mission, goals, and objectives with a two-year Associate in Arts degree in Paralegal Studies and Associate of Applied Science degree options in Business Administration and Microsoft Systems Engineer. Additionally, the college offers the following short-term diploma programs: Computer Support Specialist, Microsoft Systems Engineer, Accounting Technician, Business Support Specialist, Legal Office Specialist, Medical Assisting, and Medical Office Specialist. MTI saw the need for practical, career-oriented training when it first opened its doors in 1965. Our Sacramento campus is one of the very few private colleges in California designed and built exclusively for private career training. MTI prides itself on keeping abreast of the changing needs of the business community and providing Sacramento employers with skilled personnel. MTI College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of MTI College?
The acceptance rate of MTI College is 96%, which is higher than the state average of 93%.
What is MTI College's ranking?
MTI College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Diversity in US community colleges and Most Programs Offered.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,677 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 96%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 22:1
  • Minority enrollment: 74%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Sacramento County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Sacramento County, CA is Cosumnes River College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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