Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla is a private for-profit smaller institution in Aguadilla, PR with a suburban campus setting, with about 246 undergraduates, listed tuition around $9,095 and typical net price of $5,268 after grants, first-year retention of 75.8%, a graduation rate of about 80.5%, and median earnings of $21,983 six years after enrollment.

Key facts for Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla

Tuition (in-state)
$9,095
Tuition (out-of-state)
$9,095
Total cost of attendance
$14,487
Average net price
$5,268
Acceptance rate
Not reported
Total enrollment
246
Graduation rate
80.5%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry
$21,983

Key rankings for Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla

Where Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla ranks among all institutions in the dataset (mixed types) nationwide on selected cost and outcome measures. Rank 1 is best on that measure (lowest cost or debt; highest earnings, retention, or graduation). These are single-measure standings, not Best Universities list placement.

#206 of 2,710

Net Price

#2,239 of 2,883

Earnings

#1,234 of 2,407

Retention

#751 of 2,747

Graduation

#8 of 2,514

Debt

What stands out at Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla

Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla in Aguadilla, PR is a college.

  • Midsize suburb
  • 246 undergraduates
Average net price$5,268
Pell Grant recipient share93.5%
Graduation rate80.5%
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$21,983
First-year retention75.8%

Average net price after aid runs below the national median for similar schools, but six-year earnings also trail that median. Families should weigh aid, majors, and local job markets together.

Best Universities methodology explains how grades and ranked-list placements are calculated.

Student measures: Cost, completion, earnings, retention, and debt.

Institution context: Enrollment, demographics, faculty, setting, and admissions.

At a glance

Cost, outcomes & access at Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla

Two related measures side by side for a quick scan.

Net Price and Earnings

Average net price (after aid)
$5,268
Median earnings 6 years after entry
$21,983

Retention and Graduation

First-year retention
75.8%
Graduation rate
80.5%

Acceptance and Pell Grant Share

Acceptance rate
Not reported
Undergraduate Pell recipient share
93.5%
Total cost and tuition

Annual figures on one dollar scale, so bar lengths are comparable within this chart. Total cost of attendance covers tuition, fees, and living costs. Listed tuition is the price before aid; average net price is what students paid after grants and scholarships.

Total cost of attendance$14,487
Listed tuition (in-state)$9,095
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$9,095
Average net price (after aid)$5,268

How Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla compares

Figures are for all institutions in the dataset (mixed types). State, region, and national columns use the middle value (median) for similar schools; retention uses averages for region and nation. Region shown: Outlying areas (region 9).

This school vs state, regional, and national benchmarks

Net price

This school$5,268
State (PR)$7,404
Region$7,332
National$17,258

Earnings, 6 years

This school$21,983
State (PR)$21,535
Region$21,535
National$35,678

Retention

This school75.8%
State (PR)76.0%
Region73.9%
National72.9%

Graduation

This school80.5%
State (PR)52.0%
Region50.1%
National58.2%

Median debt

This school$3,030
State (PR)$9,500
Region$9,500
National$13,621

Swipe sideways to compare state, region, and national figures.

Measure This school State (PR) Region Nation
Net price$5,268Below national median$7,404$7,332$17,258
Earnings, 6 years$21,983Below national median$21,535$21,535$35,678
Retention75.8%Above national median76.0%73.9%72.9%
Graduation80.5%Above national median52.0%50.1%58.2%
Acceptance rateNot reported68.2%71.1%77.8%
Pell share93.5%Above national median83.5%82.8%39.9%
Median debt$3,030Below national median$9,500$9,500$13,621
3-year cohort default rate0.0%About the same0.0%0.0%0.0%

Recent 3-year cohort default rates are near zero because of the federal student loan payment pause and are not useful for school-to-school comparison.

Campus & institution details for Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla

Campus settingMidsize suburb
Official websitewww.automeca.com/
Student–faculty ratio21:1

Share of undergraduates in each group. Gender and race or ethnicity are reported separately, so each set totals about 100%.

Women4.5%
Men95.5%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic / Latino100.0%
White0.0%
Asian0.0%
Two or more races0.0%
International students0.0%

Confirm program details and current staffing on the college website.

Frequently asked questions about Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla

Common questions about Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla, answered with Best Universities cost and outcome figures. For how we rank schools, use the methodology link in the header; for deadlines and aid, rely on the college’s official site.

Where is Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla located?

Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla is located in Aguadilla, PR. If the college has more than one campus, confirm addresses and program locations on the school's official site or with the admissions office.

What kind of school is Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla?

Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla is a college. Best Universities groups similar schools this way so you can compare them fairly. Confirm program level (undergraduate vs graduate) on the college's site.

How much does it cost to attend Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla (tuition and net price)?

Listed sticker tuition is $9,095 for in-state students and $9,095 for out-of-state students. Average net price (typical annual cost after grant and scholarship aid for full-time, first-time undergraduates) is about $5,268. Your actual net price depends on income, residency, and aid.

What is Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla's acceptance rate?

An overall acceptance rate is not shown for Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla. That is common for open-admission colleges, specialized institutions, or when figures are suppressed. Contact admissions for program-specific requirements.

How large is Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla's undergraduate student body?

Undergraduate enrollment is about 246. Enrollment changes over time and may span multiple campuses depending on how the school reports.

What are completion and earnings outcomes for Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla?

Median earnings six years after entry at Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla are roughly $21,983. Outcomes vary widely by major, occupation, and region. About 80.5% of students graduate on time or soon after. Individual trajectories differ from these population-level measures.

How does Best Universities rank Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla?

Among similar schools nationwide, Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla stands as follows on selected measures: Average net price (#206 of 2,710); Median earnings, 6 years after entry (#2,239 of 2,883); First-year retention (#1,234 of 2,407); Graduation rate (#751 of 2,747); Median loan debt (#8 of 2,514). Those are single-measure ranks, not a single overall list place. See the methodology page for how Best Universities builds ranked lists.

Where should I go for admissions and official information about Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla?

For application deadlines, requirements, campus visits, and program lists, use Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla’s official website. Best Universities publishes cost and outcome figures for comparison; it does not replace the institution’s admissions or financial aid office.

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All figures for Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla
FieldValue
InstitutionAutomeca Technical College-Aguadilla
Official websitewww.automeca.com/
City, stateAguadilla, PR
School typeCollege
Undergraduate enrollment246
Listed tuition (in-state)$9,095
Listed tuition (out-of-state)$9,095
Listed tuition (generic)$9,095
Total cost of attendance$14,487
Room and board (on campus)Not reported
Average net price$5,268
Median earnings, 6 years after entry$21,983
Median earnings, 8 years after entry$23,293
Median earnings, 10 years after entry$24,632
Median loan debt$3,030
3-year cohort default rate0.0%
First-year retention75.8%
Graduation rate (4-year programs)Not reported
Graduation rate (shorter programs)80.5%
Acceptance rateNot reported
SAT averageNot reported
ACT averageNot reported
Pell Grant share93.5%
Share with federal loans3.9%
Part-time enrollment share0.0%
Campus settingMidsize suburb
Student–faculty ratio21
Avg monthly faculty salaryNot reported
Full-time faculty shareNot reported
Online onlyNo
HBCUNo
SAT midpoint, MathNot reported
SAT midpoint, Reading & WritingNot reported
Share of undergraduates, women4.5%
Share of undergraduates, men95.5%
Share of undergraduates, Black0.0%
Share of undergraduates, Hispanic100.0%
Share of undergraduates, White0.0%
Share of undergraduates, Asian0.0%
Share of undergraduates, two or more races0.0%
Share of undergraduates, international0.0%
Net price, family income $0–30kNot reported
Net price, family income $30–48kNot reported
Net price, family income $48–75kNot reported
Net price, family income $75–110kNot reported
Net price, family income $110k+Not reported

Sources for Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla

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