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Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 49%
On-time graduation rate 43%

Located in Glendale, Arizona, AAI is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at AAI is reported to be 43%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at AAI is 49% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Arizona is 63%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at AAI do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at AAI are Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other

Program Length 10 months
Tuition and Fees $19,290
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $19,290

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute was $22,318. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

AAI net price calculator

$22,318

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Arizona and nationwide.

Arizona's average $14,790
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of AAI for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $22,318 $1,140 (5%) $22,618 $21,905 $23,508 $25,733 $25,866
2021 $23,458 $2,239 (11%) $23,575 $23,095 $24,330 $26,513 $26,995
2020 $21,219 $7,555 (26%) $21,547 $23,564 $21,949
2019 $28,774 $358 (1%) $30,494 $31,362
2018 $28,416 $31 $28,191 $29,301 $31,385 $33,759 $34,050
2017 $28,385 $325 (1%) $28,382 $28,716 $30,964 $33,302 $33,774
2016 $28,060 $1,187 (4%) $28,203 $29,810 $31,396 $33,187 $33,809
2015 $29,247 $1,362 (5%) $29,299 $28,403 $30,754 $32,088 $33,284
2014 $27,885 -- $28,138 $29,029 $29,252 $32,627 $32,627

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 70 of freshman students at Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute received on average $3,741 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,741
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 272 60% $3,585 $975,016
Other Federal Grant 321 70% $3,668 $1,177,357
State Grant/Scholarships 57 12% $410 $23,346
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 321 70% $3,741 $1,200,703

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 50% of freshman students at Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute received $7,256 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,256
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 227 50% $7,256 $1,647,021
Private Loans 148 32% $1,400 $207,232
Total Loans 276 60% $6,718 $1,854,253

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$13,180
Average aid amount
2022

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute sorted by popularity.

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 141

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 67 students

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 37 students

Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 37 students

Precision Production

Total number of students graduated under this category 82

Welding Technology/Welder

Undergraduate Certificate 82 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 513 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 221 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 261 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

50.9%

Dropout Rate

Out of 513 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 252 students dropped out of the school.

49.1%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at AAI is greatly skewed towards men students, with 90.2% of undergraduate students being men and 9.8% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 398, with 39 women and 359 men.

  • men 90.2% 359 students
  • women 9.8% 39 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 23% 91 students
  • 20-21 19% 77 students
  • 22-24 17% 69 students
  • 30-34 14% 56 students
  • 40-49 9% 37 students
  • 35-39 8% 33 students
  • 18-19 6% 22 students
  • 50-64 3% 11 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Miller-Motte College-Arizona Automotive Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training