Automeca Technical College-Ponce
Automeca Technical College-Ponce is a trade school (less than 2-year school) located in Ponce, PR. It offers 11 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (8/1/2007 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 310 students attended Automeca Technical College-Ponce in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 8 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 16 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 24 (full-time) and 20 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Automeca Technical College-Ponce is 73% and the retention rate is 87% at the school.
| Student Population | 310 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 73% |
| Number of Faculty | 24 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Automeca Technical College-Ponce is $9,095
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
96% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,383 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $9,095 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $8,383 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Automeca Technical College-Ponce offers 11 career programs for 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 301 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 11 | 0 | 301 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 301 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Automeca Technical College-Ponce are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 301 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 237 completers |
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair | ✕ | 0 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology (other) | ✕ | 28 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 19 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies | ✕ | 0 |
| Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 69 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 88 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 5 |
| Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 6 |
| Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician | ✕ | 10 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians (other) | ✕ | 12 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 64 completers |
| Metal Fabricator | ✕ | 64 |
| Total | 301 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 310 students have enrolled into Automeca Technical College-Ponce. By gender, 287 male and 23 female students are attending the school.
310 Hispanic (100.00%), and 310 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 310 | 287 | 23 |
| American Indian/Native American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Black/African American | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 310 | 287 | 23 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Two More | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- Calle Villa No.452, Ponce, PR
- 787-840-7880
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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