Automeca Technical College-Ponce Tuition & Outcomes (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Automeca Technical College-Ponce is a private for-profit trade school in Ponce, Puerto Rico, enrolling about 310 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $4,834 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $9,095. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $24,632 among students who received federal aid.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,095
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $4,834 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 310 100.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.33%
  • First-Generation Students: 46.7%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 7.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 547
  • Room & Board: $6,500 annual estimate

Automeca Technical College-Ponce: what the data shows

Common questions about Automeca Technical College-Ponce, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Automeca Technical College-Ponce?

Automeca Technical College-Ponce is located in Ponce, PR (ZIP 00731).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Automeca Technical College-Ponce public or private?

Automeca Technical College-Ponce is a Private For-profit institution.

How much does Automeca Technical College-Ponce cost?

Published tuition: $9,095.

Average net price after aid: $4,834.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$4,564
$30,001–$48,000$5,063
$48,001–$75,000$8,367

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $36,380.

How big is Automeca Technical College-Ponce?

Total enrollment: 310 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 547 students.

About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Automeca Technical College-Ponce?

150%-time completion rate: 73.33%.

First-year retention: 87.4%.

What do graduates of Automeca Technical College-Ponce earn?

Median earnings: $21,983 six years after entry; $24,632 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $3,030.

96.48% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Automeca Technical College-Ponce known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Automeca Technical College-Ponce a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 73.33%; median earnings $24,632 at 10 years; net price $4,834. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$9,095
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Automeca Technical College-Ponce was $9,095.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$4,834
2024 Value

In 2024 Automeca Technical College-Ponce had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $4,834.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$19,336 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$4,834 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$36,380 4-Year Tuition

$6,500 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$300 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$15,895 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$63,580 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Automeca Technical College-Ponce.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96.48% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

14.79% 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 Automeca Technical College-Ponce 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 Automeca Technical College-Ponce 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$7,256$7,256$5,305
2014$7,256$7,256$5,456
2015$7,356$7,356$5,853
2016$7,441$7,441$6,400
2017$7,441$7,441$6,601
2018$7,501$7,501$3,888
2019$7,601$7,601$2,771
2020$7,695$7,695$5,039
2021$7,895$7,895$4,348
2022$8,295$8,295$2,684
2023$8,895$8,895$2,583

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.

Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics

Automeca Technical College-Ponce reported total enrollment of about 310 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 93% male and 7% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 96.48% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Automeca Technical College-Ponce in 2024 is 310 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 547 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

87.4%
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.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

70.00% 100% Completion Time

73.33% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 70.00% of students graduating from Automeca Technical College-Ponce completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 92% male / 8% female
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 97% male / 3% female
  • Metal Fabricator: 92% male / 8% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Hispanic or Latino.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Automeca Technical College-Ponce.

Return on Investment

$3,030 Median Student Debt

$24,632 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

12.30% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1173.89% Return on Investment

1.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Automeca Technical College-Ponce.

Top Programs by Completions

9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 88 completions

2. Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician: 69 completions

3. Metal Fabricator: 64 completions

4. Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other: 28 completions

5. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 19 completions

6. Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other: 12 completions

7. Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician: 10 completions

8. Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician: 6 completions

9. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 5 completions

Most popular programs at Automeca Technical College-Ponce.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Automeca Technical College-Ponce graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Automeca Technical College-Ponce from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,621

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Automeca Technical College-Ponce is a private for-profit institution located in Ponce, PR. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Metal Fabricator. Enrollment is approximately 310 students. Student body composition includes Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%), Black or African American (0.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 73.33%. Approximately 96.48% of students receive Pell Grants. About 46.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Location

Ponce, PR 00731

Region: Outlying Areas

Insights and Analysis

Automeca Technical College-Ponce 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Automeca Technical College-Ponce located?

Automeca Technical College-Ponce is located in Ponce, PR.

How much does Automeca Technical College-Ponce cost?

Reported tuition is $9,095 and average net price is $4,834 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,500 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Automeca Technical College-Ponce?

Automeca Technical College-Ponce reports undergraduate enrollment of about 547 students, Hispanic or Latino (100.0%), White (0.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Automeca Technical College-Ponce?

About 46.7% of students at Automeca Technical College-Ponce are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Automeca Technical College-Ponce earn?

Median earnings are $21,983 six years after entry and $24,632 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Automeca Technical College-Ponce?

The 150%-time completion rate is 73.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Automeca Technical College-Ponce students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $3,030.

Is Automeca Technical College-Ponce public or private?

Automeca Technical College-Ponce is a private for-profit institution located in Ponce, PR.

Is Automeca Technical College-Ponce an HBCU?

No. Automeca Technical College-Ponce is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Automeca Technical College-Ponce a tribal college?

No. Automeca Technical College-Ponce is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Automeca Technical College-Ponce a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Automeca Technical College-Ponce reports 100.0% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Automeca Technical College-Ponce religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Automeca Technical College-Ponce in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Puerto Rico trade schools profile
  • Ponce, Puerto Rico city profile
  • Outlying Areas regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Puerto Rico

    • 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.