D'Mart Institute

<h4 id="section---Pros">Pros</h4> <ul><li>91% acceptance rate, which is higher than the national average </li><li>96% of financial aid packages are grants and scholarships, not loans </li><li>School offers employment services and career counseling </li></ul><h4 id="section---Cons">Cons</h4> <ul><li>No listed on-campus housing </li><li>The majority of professors are part-time </li><li>Few choices for academic programs </li></ul><h3 id="section---RankingSchoolAnalysis">Ranking &amp; School Analysis</h3> <p>Since Spanish is one of Puerto Rico's two official languages, you will most likely need to speak Spanish to be successful at D'Mart Institute, and the school offers English and Spanish language classes to students. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) shows that retention rates are at 97% for full-time students and 90% for part-time students, which is very high. Although retention and acceptance rates are fairly high, overall graduation rates are only at 51%, per NCES. Additionally, although 91% of student applicants were accepted during 2010, only 67% enrolled. </p> <p>As of 2011, D'Mart Institute's largest program was the design and drafting technology program. The school offers eight vocational program categories that result in certificates of completion or associate degrees. These programs include computer and information systems, health professions, construction trades, legal professions, repair technologies and personal services. Since the institution is so focused on vocational programs, you can expect career counseling assistance and internship opportunities. </p> <p>Records from NCES indicate that D'Mart Institute has received accreditation through the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Nevertheless, the school does not hold a Carnegie classification of accreditation. Furthermore, although Puerto Rico is considered part of the United States, schools in this region are not always reviewed for college ranking status. </p> <p>The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) shows that out of the 68 primary instructors reported during 2011, only 17 were identified as full-time. </p> <h2 id="section---GettingInFinancialAidAtDMartInstitute">Getting In &amp; Financial Aid at D'Mart Institute</h2> <p>Information from College Navigator shows that students interested in enrolling at D'Mart Institute will need to submit their high school transcripts complete with GPA, coursework records and student ranking numbers. You may have to take academic placement tests to verify if you have the skills necessary to succeed in college. </p> <p>As of the 2010-2011 school year, 97% of students at this institution received some form of financial aid, including federal grants, scholarships and Pell grants. IPEDS reports that the average amount of federal grant aid received during 2011 was $4,886. College Navigator shows no records that students took out loans to pay for school, but D'Mart Institute may not have reported these numbers. </p> <p>Tuition expenses at D'Mart Institute do not vary by program, and instead each student pays a set tuition fee each semester. College Navigator does show that some programs can be completed in 12 months, whereas other programs, such as the drafting and design technology program, take as long as 14 months to complete. Therefore, longer programs may cost more money than shorter programs. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th><b>Applications &amp; Tuition Info</b></th><th /></tr> <tr><td><i>Puerto Rico FAFSA Application Deadline (2013-2014)</i></td><td> June 30, 2014***</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Application Fee (2011-2012)</i></td><td> $25*</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Acceptance Rate (2010)</i></td><td> 91%*</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Tuition &amp; Fees (2011-2012)</i></td><td> $8,087*</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Average federal grants received (2010-2011)</i></td><td> $4,886*</td></tr> </table><h2 id="section---StudentLifeAtDMartInstitute">Student Life at D'Mart Institute</h2> <p>College Navigator does not show whether D'Mart Institute has any standout extracurricular club associations. Greek housing or Greek organizations are not as common on campuses with mainly vocational degree and certificate programs. As of 2011, the student population at D'Mart Institute was not very diverse, being composed of mainly Hispanic and Latino students, per IPEDS. </p> <p>For the 2011-2012 school year, records from IPEDS did not indicate if any on-campus housing was available, and instead only showed the estimated cost of off-campus room and board at $28,000. During this same school year, other off-campus expenses were projected to be somewhere between $1,750 and $2,254. </p> <p>College Navigator points out that D'Mart Institute does not currently accept AP credits. The Institute does offer some useful student services, though, including employment services, academic counseling, job placement services and career counseling. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th><b>Applications &amp; Tuition Info</b></th><th /></tr> <tr><td><i>Campus Setting</i></td><td> Large suburban district**</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Student Population (2011)</i></td><td> 1,608**</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Male-to-Female Student Ratio (2010)</i></td><td> 39% male to 61% female*</td></tr> <tr><td><i>% of Full Time Students (2010)</i></td><td> 83%*</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Retention Rate (2011)</i></td><td> 97%*</td></tr> <tr><td><i>Campus Housing Available</i></td><td> No*</td></tr> </table><p><i>Sources: *NCES College Navigator, **NCES IPEDS and ***FAFSA.</i> </p> <h3 id="section---SchoolContactInformation">School Contact Information</h3> <ul><li><i>Address:</i> D'Mart Institute, PO Box 373517, Cayey, PR 00737 </li><li><i>Phone:</i> (787) 263-0353</li></ul>