Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

8820 East Pine Street
Tulsa, OK 74115
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • As an aeronautical college that has been training people since 1928, Spartan has an extensive history of contributions to the aviation industry. From the beauty of simple careers that formed the backbone of an industry which is taking us into space, to those leadership positions that are spearheading the advancing technology of the industry, Spartan is well represented all over the world. We have become more than simply a training institution, but also a fellowship. We're a community of those committed to meeting the needs of the ever evolving world of aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, and other related technological fields.

School Highlights

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology serves 840 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 28:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 51%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 840 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,395
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 105 teachers has declined by 59% over five years.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
(OK) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1928
Total Faculty
105 staff
56 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has grown by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
840 students
1,520 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
28:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Students
840 students
493 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
840 students
1,223 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
840 students
489 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
10%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
3%
3%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
10%
15%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
11%
9%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
46%
49%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
14%
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6497%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$44,800
$33,300

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $16,395 is more than the state average of $14,142. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$16,395
$14,142
Tuition Notes
Varies by Program
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
90%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$16,063
$11,500

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$5,763

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
77%
77%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Spartan has over 247,000 square feet of training facilities on three campuses and located at two Tulsa-area airports. Spartan maintains industry-current equipment to offer hands-on training that prepares students for entry-level career positions. Spartan has over 25 aircraft for technical training and maintains a fleet of over 45 aircraft for flight training. Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology offers programs in Professional Pilot, Aviation Maintenance, Avionics Maintenance and Quality Control/Nondestructive Testing. Spartan offers associate of applied science degrees, and a bachelor's degree program. Spartan is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and licensed by the Oklahoma Board of Private and Vocational Schools (OBPVS). Most courses are approved by the Oklahoma State Accrediting Agency for Veterans (GI Bill). The Aviation Maintenance Technician Programs and Flight Programs are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology cost?
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's private state tuition is approximately $16,395.
What is the acceptance rate of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology?
The acceptance rate of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is 77%, which is equal to the state average of 77%.
What is Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology's ranking?
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oklahoma for: Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 840 students
  • Private-state tuition: $16,395
  • Acceptance Rate: 77%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Tulsa County, OK community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Tulsa County, OK is Clary Sage College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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