School of Missionary Aviation Technology

84 E. Sprague Rd.
Ionia, MI 48846
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

School of Missionary Aviation Technology serves 36 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

School of Missionary Aviation Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
School of Missionary Aviation Technology
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
9 staff
70 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
16

Student Body

The student population of School of Missionary Aviation Technology has grown by 16% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The School of Missionary Aviation Technology diversity score of 0.60 is equal to the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 108% over five years.
Total Enrollment
36 students
2,473 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
33:1
# Full-Time Students
36 students
889 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
36 students
2,151 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
36 students
961 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
1%
7%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
44%
60%
% Hawaiian
45%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
31%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$65,600
$41,695

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
89%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is School of Missionary Aviation Technology's ranking?
School of Missionary Aviation Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Highest median earnings 10 years after entry and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 36 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
  • Minority enrollment: 56%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Michigan public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,930 per year for in-state students and $6,838 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $9,806 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Michigan is 97%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Michigan community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Michigan is Taylor Andrews Academy of Hair Design-Hair Lab Detroit Barber School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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