School of Missionary Aviation Technology
Ionia, MI 48846
About School of Missionary Aviation Technology
School of Missionary Aviation Technology is a private trade and vocational school in Ionia, Michigan, enrolling about 36 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 94.44% at 150% of normal time. Student demographics in federal data include White (75.0%) and Non-Resident Alien (13.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Missionary Aviation Technology | — | $17,511 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Michigan (state median) | $15,221 | $7,368 | 96 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is School of Missionary Aviation Technology really?
Evidence: average net price at School of Missionary Aviation Technology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at School of Missionary Aviation Technology is $17,511.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $17,511 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $10,143 above the Michigan median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
School of Missionary Aviation Technology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for School of Missionary Aviation Technology—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Avg. net price
$17,511
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $17,240 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,230 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,695 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,695 |
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What School of Missionary Aviation Technology is known for
Top program completions
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician29
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew3
See earnings & programs for more.
Is School of Missionary Aviation Technology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
School of Missionary Aviation Technology is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for School of Missionary Aviation Technology.
Campus
Location
Ionia, MI
City / state
- ZIP
- 48846
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
Size
Enrollment
36
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 36
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 28.99%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
Tuition vs average net price after aid for School of Missionary Aviation Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at School of Missionary Aviation Technology was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for School of Missionary Aviation Technology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $18,512 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,246 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,399 |
| 2016 | — | — | $11,993 |
| 2017 | — | — | $10,983 |
| 2018 | — | — | $13,462 |
| 2019 | — | — | $13,879 |
| 2020 | — | — | $15,285 |
| 2021 | — | — | $15,679 |
| 2022 | — | — | $15,518 |
| 2023 | — | — | $14,994 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
School of Missionary Aviation Technology reported total enrollment of about 36 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 97% male and 3% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.0%), Non-Resident Alien (13.9%), and Two or More Races (5.6%). About 28.99% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at School of Missionary Aviation Technology in 2024 is 36 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 36 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
94.1%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
94.44% 100% Completion Time
94.44% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 94.44% of students graduating from School of Missionary Aviation Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 72% male / 28% female
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew: 100% male / 0% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do School of Missionary Aviation Technology graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for School of Missionary Aviation Technology from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for School of Missionary Aviation Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at School of Missionary Aviation Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for School of Missionary Aviation Technology graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for School of Missionary Aviation Technology—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,827
- Michigan median 2.2× the median ($7,240)
- Great Lakes median 2.1× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 2.2× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
School of Missionary Aviation Technology at a glance
School of Missionary Aviation Technology
School of Missionary Aviation Technology is a private non-profit institution in Ionia, MI.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/TechnicianAirline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian75.0%Non-Resident Alien13.9%Two or More Races5.6%
Schools near School of Missionary Aviation Technology
Other campuses in Ionia, MI when available, plus nearby institutions in Michigan.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade A) within Michigan, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is School of Missionary Aviation Technology located?
School of Missionary Aviation Technology is located in Ionia, MI.
How much does School of Missionary Aviation Technology cost?
Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is $17,511 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at School of Missionary Aviation Technology?
School of Missionary Aviation Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 36 students, White (75.0%), Non-Resident Alien (13.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at School of Missionary Aviation Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 94.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is School of Missionary Aviation Technology public or private?
School of Missionary Aviation Technology is a private nonprofit institution located in Ionia, MI.
Is School of Missionary Aviation Technology an HBCU?
No. School of Missionary Aviation Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is School of Missionary Aviation Technology a tribal college?
No. School of Missionary Aviation Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is School of Missionary Aviation Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, School of Missionary Aviation Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.8%).
Is School of Missionary Aviation Technology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for School of Missionary Aviation Technology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.