Dewey University-Manati

Dewey University-Manati is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in Manati, PR. Set in a large suburban area, the university enrolls 430 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 59.33 out of 100. The institution reports a 74% completion rate and a 67% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), with a solid completion rate indicating that students who persist through their programs tend to finish.

The university offers a diverse range of career-focused programs across healthcare, skilled trades, and technical fields. Healthcare programs include Registered Nursing, Nursing Science, Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic), Pharmacy Technician, and Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. In the skilled trades, students can pursue training as an Electrician or in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Technology. Programs are available at both the certificate and associate degree levels.

Manati is located on Puerto Rico's north coast, serving students across the island's northern municipalities. With seven distinct programs spanning healthcare and the trades, Dewey University-Manati provides one of the broader vocational training selections in the region, addressing Puerto Rico's ongoing need for healthcare workers and skilled tradespeople.