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:
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
294 staff
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
2,311 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
32:1
# Full-Time Students
1,514 students
1,232 students
# Part-Time Students
163 students
8,299 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
167 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,514 students
1,155 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
163 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
13%
% Hispanic
36%
47%
% Black
15%
7%
% White
26%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6176%
0.4221%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,800
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
65%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,762
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,184
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
96%
92%
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 92%.
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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