D
Below Average
Score: 42/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
74/100 · earnings-weighted

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

2-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Broomfield, Colorado 80021
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 69%
Outcomes
B
67/100
Affordability
F
30/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
F
18/100
Prestige
F
25/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

321
Total Enrollment
69%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$59,093
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$55,728
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$19,188
Median debt at graduation
62.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
12.2%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 77th percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CO wage index 1.14). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians—$64,658+43%#4 of 58#7—
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)—$62,482+30%#20 of 226#42—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $553,454
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,954/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 80221 (3.6% cap, Denver)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $17,406 $17,406

Financial Aid

87%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
75%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

321
Total Students
13%
Women
39%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Hispanic 17%
Black 6%
Asian 8%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

Hybrid (Some Online) 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%
25-64 (Adult) 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology?
Tuition at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is $17,406 for in-state students and $17,406 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology?
The graduation rate at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is 69%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology a good school?
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has a Repit College Score of 42/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology?
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has a total enrollment of 321 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology