School Highlights
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago serves 333 students (79% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 54%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 333 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Colors
Navy and White
Total Faculty
15 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago has grown by 25% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
333 students
2,836 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
263 students
1,028 students
# Part-Time Students
70 students
2,082 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
333 students
2,720 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
263 students
1,082 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
70 students
2,308 students
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
40%
28%
% Black
43%
13%
% White
11%
46%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
80%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago's ranking?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Chicago ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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