Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte

7421 E. Independence Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28227
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte serves 344 students (78% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte
(NC) 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
Total Faculty
22 staff
129 staff

Student Body

The student population of Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
344 students
2,143 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
270 students
650 students
# Part-Time Students
74 students
1,493 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
363 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
270 students
650 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
74 students
1,517 students
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
18%
14%
% Black
43%
22%
% White
31%
50%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
37%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
79%
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 -
    • Jeremy Dauber, Victory Lane Aviation -

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are famous alumni from Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte famous alumni include: Alexander Carpenter, joined American Airlines and Jeremy Dauber, Victory Lane Aviation.
What is Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte's ranking?
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Charlotte ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

Mecklenburg County, NC community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Mecklenburg County, NC is Central Piedmont Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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