School Highlights
Mech-Tech College serves 2,302 students (90% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 98%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 2,302 students
- Private-state tuition: $8,904
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- 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 127 teachers has declined by 41% over five years.
Mech-Tech College
(PR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Item not available
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
127 staff
34 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mech-Tech College has declined by 22% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Mech-Tech College diversity score of 0.04 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 102% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,302 students
378 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
2,064 students
295 students
# Part-Time Students
238 students
83 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
296 students
340 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,064 students
286 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
238 students
92 students
% Hispanic
98%
93%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
50%
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 $6,479. The private state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$8,904
$6,479
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
98%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,500
$5,167
Median Debt for Dropouts
$2,000
$3,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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: Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
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