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Manatee Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 63%

Located in Bradenton, Florida, Manatee Tech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Manatee Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Manatee Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Manatee Tech emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Manatee Tech suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Council on Occupational Education
The most popular programs at Manatee Tech are Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist, Fire Science/Fire-fighting, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Welding Technology/Welder. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Welding Technology/Welder

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at Manatee Technical College received on average $2,977 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,977
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 397 32% $3,918 $1,555,466
Other Federal Grant 851 68% $2,876 $2,447,132
State Grant/Scholarships 223 18% $1,381 $307,998
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 157 13% $502 $78,820
Total Grant & Scholarships 952 77% $2,977 $2,833,950

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Manatee Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Manatee Technical College students is 62.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 62.3%.

62.7%

  • asian 66.7% 8 students
  • African American 45.3% 63 students
  • white 64.6% 336 students
  • hispanic 67.4% 203 students
  • International Students 76.3% 29 students
  • Mixed Race 44.4% 16 students

Service Offerings

Manatee Technical College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Manatee Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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