- National Aviation Academy is a private for-profit technical school focused on aviation maintenance with campuses in Concord, Massachusetts and Clearwater, Florida.
School Highlights
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay serves 762 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Acceptance Rate: 90%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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, for profit
Year Founded
1932
Total Faculty
n/a
188 staff
Student Body
The student population of National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay has grown by 13% over five years.
The National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
762 students
1,236 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
762 students
588 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
762 students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
n/a
% Asian
13%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
31%
% Black
18%
19%
% White
6%
33%
% Hawaiian
52%
2%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
63%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$46,900
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$22,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,295
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
90%
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Cody H. - West Star Aviation - 2020 -
- Sage M. - Textron - 2018 -
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay?
The acceptance rate of National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay is 90%, which is lower than the state average of 94%.
Who are famous alumni from National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay?
National Aviation Academy of Tampa Bay famous alumni include: Cody H. - West Star Aviation - 2020 and Sage M. - Textron - 2018.
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