Mech-Tech College
Mech-Tech College is a private for-profit trade school in Caguas, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 2,302 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. In-state tuition starts near $11,394 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,394
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,697 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,302 89.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 72.35%
Mech-Tech College: what the data shows
Common questions about Mech-Tech College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mech-Tech College?
Mech-Tech College is located in Caguas, PR (ZIP 00725-0000).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Mech-Tech College public or private?
Mech-Tech College is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Mech-Tech College cost?
Published tuition: $11,394.
Average net price after aid: $10,697.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,328 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,323 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,420 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,009 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $45,576.
How big is Mech-Tech College?
Total enrollment: 2,302 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mech-Tech College?
150%-time completion rate: 72.35%.
First-year retention: 78.9%.
What do graduates of Mech-Tech College earn?
Median earnings: $24,493 six years after entry; $24,967 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $3,500.
92.34% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mech-Tech College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,262 completions)
- Automobile Mechanics Technology (457 completions)
- Welding Technology (227 completions)
- CIP 470605 (104 completions)
- CIP 460302 (95 completions)
- Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies (94 completions)
- CIP 470603 (71 completions)
- CIP 470616 (68 completions)
- CIP 150501 (63 completions)
- CIP 480507 (31 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mech-Tech College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 72.35%; median earnings $24,967 at 10 years; net price $10,697. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$11,394
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mech-Tech College was $11,394.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,697
2024 Value
In 2024 Mech-Tech College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,697.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$42,788 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,697 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$45,576 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Mech-Tech College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
92.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
9.31% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Mech-Tech College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Mech-Tech College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,904 | $8,904 | $9,991 |
| 2014 | $8,904 | $8,904 | $10,539 |
| 2015 | $9,042 | $9,042 | $11,127 |
| 2016 | $9,042 | $9,042 | $11,295 |
| 2017 | $9,042 | $9,042 | $10,858 |
| 2018 | $9,042 | $9,042 | $11,103 |
| 2019 | $9,618 | $9,618 | $9,982 |
| 2020 | $9,618 | $9,618 | $10,181 |
| 2021 | $10,098 | $10,098 | $9,895 |
| 2022 | $10,674 | $10,674 | $10,481 |
| 2023 | $11,394 | $11,394 | $10,790 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
89.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mech-Tech College in 2024 is 2,302 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
68.57% 100% Completion Time
72.35% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 68.57% of students graduating from Mech-Tech College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Mech-Tech College.
Return on Investment
$3,500 Median Student Debt
$24,967 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
14.02% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
483.50% Return on Investment
1.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mech-Tech College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Automobile Mechanics Technology: 457 completions
Welding Technology: 227 completions
CIP 47.0605: 104 completions
CIP 46.0302: 95 completions
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technologies: 94 completions
CIP 47.0603: 71 completions
CIP 47.0616: 68 completions
CIP 15.0501: 63 completions
CIP 48.0507: 31 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,262 completions
Most popular programs at Mech-Tech College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mech-Tech College graduates.
About
Mech-Tech College is a private for-profit institution located in Caguas, PR, offering 14 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,302 students. The institution maintains a 72.35% graduation rate. Approximately 92.34% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Caguas, PR 00725-0000
Region: Outlying Areas
Insights and Analysis
Mech-Tech College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Mech-Tech College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $11,394 and average net price is $10,697 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Mech-Tech College earn?
Median earnings are $24,493 six years after entry and $24,967 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mech-Tech College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 72.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mech-Tech College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $3,500.
How big is Mech-Tech College?
Total enrollment is about 2,302 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Mech-Tech College public or private?
Mech-Tech College is a private for-profit institution located in Caguas, PR.
Is Mech-Tech College an HBCU?
No. Mech-Tech College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mech-Tech College a tribal college?
No. Mech-Tech College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mech-Tech College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Mech-Tech College reports 98.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Mech-Tech College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mech-Tech College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.