Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla

Automeca Technical College-Aguadilla is a private for-profit, less-than-two-year institution located in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The college enrolls 464 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 58.50 out of 100. It reports a 75% completion rate and a 78% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), reflecting steady student outcomes in its automotive and technical programs.

The college offers five certificate-level programs at the one-to-two-year level, spanning multiple mechanical and technical disciplines. Program offerings include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, Diesel Mechanics Technology, Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, and Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology. This range of programs covers land-based and marine vehicle repair, giving students multiple career pathways in the mechanical trades.

Situated in a midsize suburban setting on the northwest coast of Puerto Rico, Automeca Technical College serves a region with demand for automotive service and marine repair professionals. Aguadilla's coastal location makes the marine maintenance program particularly relevant, while the broader automotive and diesel programs address transportation needs across the island.