School Highlights
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology serves 317 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 81%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
(CA) 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
Public
Total Faculty
18 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
1
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has grown by 13% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
317 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
317 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
329 students
390 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
317 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
54%
46%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
19%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
74%
42%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2018)
$21,557
$9,850
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2018)
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is Riverside City College (1.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Riverside City College
Public
4800 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8000
Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 222-8000
1.9 miles
Enrollment: 21,730 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 In-state tuition: $1,426 Out-state tuition: $7,366 Minority enrollment: 87%
North-West College-Riverside
Private for-profit
4550 La Sierra Ave
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 351-7750
Riverside, CA 92503
(951) 351-7750
6.8 miles
Enrollment: 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Acceptance rate: 75% Minority enrollment: 87%
Platt College-Riverside
Private for-profit
6465 Sycamore Canyon Blvd Ste 100
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 572-4300
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 572-4300
7.5 miles
Enrollment: 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
American College of Healthcare and Technology
Private for-profit
11801 Pierce St., Suite 100
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 729-5320
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 729-5320
7.8 miles
Enrollment: 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
701 South Mount Vernon Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 384-4400
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 384-4400
8.8 miles
Enrollment: 14,055 students In-state tuition: $1,238 Out-state tuition: $4,420 Minority enrollment: 89%
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