Manatee Technical College
At a Glance
For over 60 years, Manatee Technical College has offered outstanding educational experiences leading to great careers, while providing a skilled workforce for business and industry in Manatee County and the surrounding areas.
MTC has expanded its offerings to include over 50 career programs – the largest selection of programs offered in the State of Florida. Career options include programs in the areas of Health Science, Business Technology, Construction Services, Transportation, Digital Technology, Public Service, Culinary Arts, Manufacturing, and Information Technology. Many programs can be completed in a year or less.
MTC also offers classes to adults seeking to earn their GED, learn English, as well as continuing education programs.
Manatee Technical College (MTC) is a Public institution located in the South region of Florida. MTC has National Accreditation.
The main campus in Bradenton, FL has a City feeling.
Manatee Technical College offers programs that lead to the following types of degrees:
- Certificate
- Practical Nursing
- Automotive Service Technology
- Cosmetology
- Welding Technology
- Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration (HVAC/R)
Student Body (as of 2024)
| Enrollment Type | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 2457 |
| Part Time | 0 |
All students at Manatee Technical College are full-time.
| Ethnicity | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.08 |
| Asian | 0.90 |
| Black/African American | 10.93 |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.12 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 37.41 |
| White/Caucasian | 31.42 |
| Other/Unknown | 19.14 |
The most common ethnicity is Hispanic/Latino (37.4%) followed by White/Caucasian (31.4%.)
| Gender | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.41 |
| Male | 46.59 |
At 53.4%, female students outnumber male students by a notable margin. Percentages are based on "as reported" values.
Students, if you need assistance, please contact your career counselor.
| Total Students: | 2,457 |
|---|---|
| Average Student Age: | 29 |
Costs and Financial Aid (as of 2024)
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Scholarships
The Financial Aid Office provides financial assistance to students who, without such aid, would be unable to attend. Grants and scholarships do not have to be repaid; however, students must make satisfactory progress in their programs in order to continue to be eligible for awards. We do not offer student loans.
Please visit https://www.manateetech.edu/financial-aid/ for information on scholarships.
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full-Time Tuition | 5000.00 |
| Books and Supplies | 400.00 |
| Housing Costs | 0.00 |
The total estimated full time costs of $5,400.00 consists of $5,000.00 for Tuition, $400.00 for Books and Supplies, and $0.00 for Housing.
Admissions (as of 2024)
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Admissions Policy
- Statewide articulation agreements
- Articulation agreements with other institutions
How to Apply:
- Apply at ManateeTech.edu/apply-now
To complete the process:- Career and Technical Education applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of $30.
- Adult Education applicants must pay a non-refundable $70 fee for tuition and testing fee.
- File a FASFA at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Our code is 015496. More info here: Click Here.
- Veterans (VA) benefits accepted.
- Florida Prepaid and Florida Bright Futures accepted.
- Check your email for your MTCdashboard.net login user name and password.
- Once you have your user name and password, you can log into your student account at MTCDashboard.net and review what documentation you need to provide to complete your application.
- Email the required documentation to Student Services. All documents must be submitted via to mtcstudentservices@manateeschools.net. No paper documents accepted.
Deadlines for applying can be found here: https://www.manateetech.edu/apply-now/.
Distance Learning (as of 2024)
Online GED, Online English as a Second Language Classes and some CTE courses offered as a hybrid
Visit our website at http://www.ManateeTech.edu for more information.
Visit our website at http://www.ManateeTech.edu for more information.
Online GED, Online English as a Second Language Classes are offered online. Some programs are offered as hybrid programs where a percentage of the class will be taught online.
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Coder/Biller ATD
- Surgical Technology
- Pharmacy Technician ATD
- Practical Nursing
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All students and prospective students can receive career advice from our career counselors.
If you have a disability or are a veteran, please contact us at 941.751.7900 for assistance.
Campus Life (as of 2024)
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All students live off-campus and commute.