- William T. McFatter Technical College and High School is a public adult technical college that also includes a magnet high school. The campus is located in Davie, Florida and is part of the Broward County Public Schools district. Adult enrollment is approximately 1,000 students.
School Highlights
William T McFatter Technical College serves 960 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 960 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 79%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
William T McFatter Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
William T McFatter Technical College
(FL) 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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Year Founded
1985
Total Faculty
87 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
35
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of William T McFatter Technical College has declined by 29% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The William T McFatter Technical College diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
960 students
1,014 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
960 students
559 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
844 students
385 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
960 students
552 students
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
36%
32%
% Black
34%
20%
% White
21%
33%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
59%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,000
$28,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
85%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William T McFatter Technical College's ranking?
William T McFatter Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Most Programs Offered.
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