Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,790

12% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,272

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.787%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

316

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

85.9%

336 Graduates

About

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is a higher education institution located in Broomfield County, CO. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology were Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (110 degrees awarded), Avionics Maintenance Technology (38 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (2 degrees).

In 2021, 150 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. 8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 92% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (105 degrees), 5.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is $15,790, which is $1,290 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is $15,790, which is $1,290 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,272.

In 2021, 17% of undergraduate students attending Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 30% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,790

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology was $15,790. The cost of tuition at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is $1,290 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,272

2021 Value

5.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,272. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology grew by 5.12%.

This chart compares the average net price of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,981

Room and Board

$4,697

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology was of $8,981 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 4.24% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $4,697. The cost of books and supplies increased by 14.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

17%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

30%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

17% of undergraduate students at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 26.1% with respect to 2020, when 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.787%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology was 0.787%, which represents 1 out of the 127 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology had a total enrollment of 316 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is 316 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.5% White, 18% Hispanic or Latino, 6.01% Two or More Races, 5.06% Black or African American, 3.16% Asian, 0.949% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.633% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (41.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (16.1%) and Two or More Races Male (5.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 316 students. The full-time enrollment at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is 316 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
147 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
57 enrolled students
Two or More Races
19 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is 46.5% White, 18% Hispanic or Latino, 6.01% Two or More Races, 5.06% Black or African American, 3.16% Asian, 0.949% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.633% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 126 fewer women than men received degrees from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is white (105 degrees awarded). There were 5.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (110 degrees awarded), followed by Avionics Maintenance Technology (38 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (2 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (150 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Welding, soldering, & brazing workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology are Welding, soldering, & brazing workers (997 people), Other managers (925 people), Automotive service technicians & mechanics (765 people), Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (627 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (549 people).

The most specialized majors at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in 2021 are Mechanical Technologies (150 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology are Chief executives & legislators, Software developers, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, General & operations managers, and Aerospace engineers

The most specialized majors at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology are Mechanical Technologies (150 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology are Construction (1,573 people), Automotive repair & maintenance (1,168 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (748 people), Aircraft & parts manufacturing (627 people), and Air transportation (582 people).

The most specialized majors at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology are Mechanical Technologies (150 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology.

Most Common (2021)

Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
110 degrees awarded
Avionics Maintenance Technology
38 degrees awarded
HVAC Maintenance
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology was Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology with 110 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

138

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 138 degrees were awarded to men at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, which is 11.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (12).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology, which is 12.8 times more than the 8 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology, which is 0.0784 times less than the 102 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

71%

100% Completion Time

81%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 71% of students graduating from Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 81% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 81% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
105 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
20 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is white (105 degrees awarded). There were 5.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (20 degrees).

2% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
98 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
16 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is white male (98 degrees awarded). There were 6.13 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (16 degrees).

Operations

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology employs 14 Instructors. Most academics at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology are Male Instructor (14), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 8 employees, Sales and related, with 7 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$2.56M

2021 Salaries

4.8%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology paid a median of $2.56M in salaries, a 4.8% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$720k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology paid a total of $720k to 14 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology was Instructor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 8 employees, Sales and related with 7 employees, and Management with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology was Male Instructor with 14 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology.