School Highlights
Mech-Tech College serves 2,122 students (87% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 100%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,122 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,904
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Mech-Tech College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 218 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mech-Tech College
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private for-profit
Total Faculty
218 staff
70 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mech-Tech College has declined by 18% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Mech-Tech College diversity score of 0.06 is less than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,122 students
440 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,856 students
354 students
# Part-Time Students
266 students
86 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
341 students
341 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,856 students
354 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
140 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
266 students
112 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
22%
% Black
97%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6888%
0.6053%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4837%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,600
$20,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $8,904 is more than the state average of $6,484. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,904
$6,484
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
96%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,500
$5,064
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,000
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
SAT Reading
n/a
422
SAT Math
n/a
456
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mech-Tech College cost?
Mech-Tech College's private state tuition is approximately $8,904.
What is Mech-Tech College's ranking?
Mech-Tech College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Puerto Rico for: Average community college minority breakdown, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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