MTI College

5221 Madison Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

MTI College serves 2,000 students (57% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 77%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,000 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Minority enrollment: 71%
  • Source: Verified school update

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 33 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
MTI College
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
33 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
16
9
AccreditationAccred.
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC)

Student Body

The student population of MTI College has grown by 304% over five years.
The MTI College diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,000 students
6,850 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
61:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
1,143 students
1,034 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
857 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,000 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,143 students
967 students

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
857 students
5,850 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
30%
46%
% Black
24%
7%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
29%
23%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.71

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
62%
42%

Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$45,221
$46,345

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
85%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$8,762
$10,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,184
$6,272

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Acceptance Rate
63%
96%
Source: 2025 (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 63%, which is lower than the state average of 96%. MTI College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in California with low acceptance rates.
What is MTI College's ranking?
MTI College ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Lowest acceptance rates, Diversity in US community colleges and Most Programs Offered.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,000 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Minority enrollment: 71%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Sacramento County, CA is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Sacramento County, CA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.78, 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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