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McDougle Technical Institute

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 68
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
Students retention rate 31%
On-time graduation rate 3%

Located in Pompano Beach, Florida, McDougle Technical Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of McDougle Technical Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

While the on-time graduation rate at McDougle Technical Institute is reported to be 3%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at McDougle Technical Institute is 31% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Florida is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at McDougle Technical Institute do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at McDougle Technical Institute are Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Program Length 5 months
Tuition and Fees $9,650
Books and Supplies $795
Total Cost $10,445

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at McDougle Technical Institute was $14,456. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

McDougle Technical Institute net price calculator

$14,456

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Florida and nationwide.

Florida's average $7,941
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of McDougle Technical Institute for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $14,456 $1,104 (8%) $15,036
2021 $13,352 $1,316 (9%) $13,337 $13,252 $14,863
2020 $14,668 $133 $14,668
2019 $14,801 $3,149 (18%) $14,801
2018 $17,950 $1,843 (9%) $17,950
2017 $19,793 $1,538 (7%) $19,793 $19,692
2016 $21,331 $1,717 (7%) $21,116 $21,092 $22,859
2015 $23,048 -- $23,048

Housing and Meal

McDougle Technical Institute offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at McDougle Technical Institute for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 N/A $7,250 N/A 0 68
2021 N/A $7,500 N/A 0 70
2020 N/A N/A N/A 0 0
2019 N/A N/A N/A 0 0
2018 N/A N/A N/A 0 0
2017 N/A N/A N/A 0 0
2016 N/A N/A N/A 0 0

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by McDougle Technical Institute during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 78 of freshman students at McDougle Technical Institute received on average $4,891 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,891
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 39 78% $4,832 $188,440
Other Federal Grant 39 78% $4,891 $190,750
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 39 78% $4,891 $190,750

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 86% of freshman students at McDougle Technical Institute received $6,566 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,566
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 43 86% $6,566 $282,321
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 43 86% $6,566 $282,321

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at McDougle Technical Institute sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 35

Barbering/Barber

Undergraduate Certificate 16 students

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 5 students

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 3 students

Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Undergraduate Certificate 1 students

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 4

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Undergraduate Certificate 4 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 60 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 24 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

40.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 60 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 35 students dropped out of the school.

58.3%

Transferred Out

Out of 60 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 1 students transferred out of the school.

1.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at McDougle Technical Institute is greatly skewed towards men students, with 82.2% of undergraduate students being men and 17.8% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 152, with 27 women and 125 men.

  • men 82.2% 125 students
  • women 17.8% 27 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 46% 70 students
  • 20-21 24% 37 students
  • 22-24 8% 13 students
  • 25-29 7% 10 students
  • 40-49 5% 7 students
  • 30-34 4% 6 students
  • 35-39 3% 5 students
  • 50-64 2% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

McDougle Technical Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

McDougle Technical Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes