Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte

7421 E. Independence Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28227
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

School Highlights

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte serves 180 students (83% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
256 staff

Student Body

The student population of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
180 students
2,579 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
# Full-Time Students
150 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
30 students
1,813 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
316 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
150 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
30 students
1,990 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
40%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
13%
% Black
16%
21%
% White
5%
52%
% Hawaiian
35%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2024)
70%
37%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Alexander Carpenter, joined American Airlines -
    • Jeremy Dauber, Victory Lane Aviation -

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte famous alumni include: Alexander Carpenter, joined American Airlines and Jeremy Dauber, Victory Lane Aviation.
What is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte's ranking?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 180 students
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Mecklenburg County, NC community colleges have a diversity score of 0.68, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Mecklenburg County, NC is Central Piedmont Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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