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School Highlights
California Aeronautical University serves 350 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Private-state tuition: $13,663
- Acceptance Rate: 45%
- Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 61%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
California Aeronautical University
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Engineering and Other Technology-Related Schools
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
39 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
'The best pilots fly more than the others; that's why they're the best.'
Student Body
The student population of California Aeronautical University has grown by 27% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 2:1 over five years.
The California Aeronautical University diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
350 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
350 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
347 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
347 students
967 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
3 students
96 students
% Asian
9%
12%
% Hispanic
38%
46%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
39%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
32%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$34,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $13,663 is less than the state average of $18,639. The private state tuition has declined by 59% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,663
$18,639
Tuition Notes
$27,120.05 per academic year
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,540
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,094
$6,272
Acceptance Rate
45%
80%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does California Aeronautical University cost?
California Aeronautical University's private state tuition is approximately $13,663.
What is the acceptance rate of California Aeronautical University?
The acceptance rate of California Aeronautical University is 45%, which is lower than the state average of 80%.
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