School Highlights
Mech-Tech College serves 3,005 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 99%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 3,005 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,904
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- 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
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
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 grown by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Mech-Tech College diversity score of 0.02 is less than the state average of 0.18. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,005 students
589 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
2,670 students
463 students
# Part-Time Students
335 students
125 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
300 students
323 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,670 students
408 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
335 students
141 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
60 students
% Hispanic
99%
90%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.02
0.18
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6021%
0.5038%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4222%
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 declined by 7% 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: 2024 (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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