Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology

3800 St Lucie Blvd
Fort Pierce, FL 34946
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology serves 258 students (84% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 67%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 80%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
1972
Total Faculty
28 staff
39 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology has grown by 143% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 1:1 over five years.
The Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
258 students
1,014 students

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

Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
216 students
559 students

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

# Part-Time Students
42 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
258 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
216 students
552 students

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

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
42 students
482 students
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
29%
32%
% Black
7%
20%
% White
20%
33%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
% Non Resident races
34%
3%
% Unknown races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
40%
67%

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

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
64%
45%

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
85%

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

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
88%
96%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology?
The acceptance rate of Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology is 88%, which is lower than the state average of 96%.
What is Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology's ranking?
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 88%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 80%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,280 per year for in-state students and $10,578 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,429 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 78%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Florida is City College-Hollywood. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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