Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia

3001 Grant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia serves 385 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 75%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia
(PA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1969
Campus Size
20 acres
Total Faculty
19 staff
28 staff
School Motto
Train with Purpose

Student Body

The student population of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia has grown by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
385 students
382 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
237 students
294 students
# Part-Time Students
148 students
88 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
385 students
370 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
237 students
292 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
148 students
88 students
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
24%
12%
% Black
42%
15%
% White
25%
50%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,500
$36,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$20,000
$12,602
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
50%
82%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Alexander Carpenter, joined American Airlines, Class of 2022 -
    • Jeremy Dauber, Victory Lane Aviation, Class of 2021 -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia?
The acceptance rate of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 82%. Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Pennsylvania with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia famous alumni include: Alexander Carpenter, joined American Airlines, Class of 2022 and Jeremy Dauber, Victory Lane Aviation, Class of 2021.
What is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia's ranking?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia ranks among the top 20% of community college in Pennsylvania for: Lowest acceptance rates, Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 75%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Philadelphia County, PA is 66%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Philadelphia County, PA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Philadelphia County, PA is Community College of Philadelphia. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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