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:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
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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