Manatee Technical College
Manatee Technical College is a public community college in Bradenton, Florida, enrolling about 1,486 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. The published completion rate is about 63.96% at 150% of normal time.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $1,808 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,486 86.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 63.96%
Manatee Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Manatee Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Manatee Technical College?
Manatee Technical College is located in Bradenton, FL (ZIP 34203).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Manatee Technical College public or private?
Manatee Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Manatee Technical College cost?
Average net price after aid: $1,808.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $974 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $2,093 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $3,193 |
How big is Manatee Technical College?
Total enrollment: 1,486 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Manatee Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 63.96%.
First-year retention: 77.6%.
What do graduates of Manatee Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $37,820 six years after entry; $38,129 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
25.59% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Manatee Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (891 completions)
- Architectural History and Criticism (109 completions)
- Real Estate Development (77 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (62 completions)
- CIP 430203 (58 completions)
- Welding Technology (47 completions)
- CIP 510904 (46 completions)
- CIP 150501 (42 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Police Science (41 completions)
- Automobile Mechanics Technology (37 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Manatee Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 63.96%; median earnings $38,129 at 10 years; net price $1,808. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Manatee Technical College was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$1,808
2024 Value
In 2024 Manatee Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,808.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$7,232 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$1,808 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Manatee Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.59% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Manatee Technical College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Manatee Technical 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 | — | — | $3,640 |
| 2014 | — | — | $2,817 |
| 2015 | — | — | $2,486 |
| 2016 | — | — | $5,303 |
| 2017 | — | — | $4,814 |
| 2018 | — | — | $5,674 |
| 2019 | — | — | $3,541 |
| 2020 | — | — | $3,597 |
| 2021 | — | — | $3,640 |
| 2022 | — | — | $7,638 |
| 2023 | — | — | $7,591 |
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
86.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Manatee Technical College in 2024 is 1,486 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.6%
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
63.96% 100% Completion Time
63.96% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 63.96% of students graduating from Manatee Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Manatee Technical College.
Return on Investment
$38,129 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
5172.26% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Manatee Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Architectural History and Criticism: 109 completions
Real Estate Development: 77 completions
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 62 completions
CIP 43.0203: 58 completions
Welding Technology: 47 completions
CIP 51.0904: 46 completions
CIP 15.0501: 42 completions
Criminal Justice - Police Science: 41 completions
Automobile Mechanics Technology: 37 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 891 completions
Most popular programs at Manatee Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Manatee Technical College graduates.
About
Manatee Technical College is a public institution located in Bradenton, FL, offering 38 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,486 students. The institution maintains a 63.96% graduation rate. Approximately 25.59% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Bradenton, FL 34203
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Manatee Technical 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 Manatee Technical College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $1,808 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Manatee Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $37,820 six years after entry and $38,129 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Manatee Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 64.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Manatee Technical College?
Total enrollment is about 1,486 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Manatee Technical College public or private?
Manatee Technical College is a public institution located in Bradenton, FL.
Is Manatee Technical College an HBCU?
No. Manatee Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Manatee Technical College a tribal college?
No. Manatee Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Manatee Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Manatee Technical College reports 38.5% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Manatee Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Manatee Technical 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.