Automeca Technical College-Ponce

Automeca Technical College-Ponce is a private for-profit less-than-two-year institution located in Ponce, PR. Set in a midsize city environment on Puerto Rico's southern coast, the college enrolls 475 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds an overall quality score of 62.50 out of 100.

The college specializes in automotive, mechanical, and maintenance technologies with a robust lineup of seven certificate programs. Offerings include Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Diesel Mechanics Technology, Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology, Marine Maintenance and Ship Repair Technology, Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology, and HVAC Maintenance Technology. This broad range of hands-on mechanical programs makes it one of the more comprehensive automotive and trades training centers in Puerto Rico.

Automeca reports a completion rate of 79% and a retention rate of 84% (IPEDS 2023). Students interested in pursuing a career in the automotive, marine, or mechanical trades in Puerto Rico will find a focused curriculum at this institution.