Facts & Figures – School of Aeronautics
Liberty University “Training Champions for Christ” – School of Aeronautics
12 residential and 8 online programs; includes cognates.
Undergraduate Graduation*
Average number of terms to complete: 7
Graduating class size: 544
Of alumni surveyed:
Top Occupations
- Educational instruction and library
- Military
- Transportation and material moving
- Installation, maintenance & repair
90% are employed full or part time
Of those:
- 91% are employed within 6 months of graduation
- 96% are employed in field or related field of study
Academics*
Resident
Average GPA: 3.30
Total Enrollment: 665
Faculty: 21
Returning Students: 77%
Total New Students: 26%
Average Class Size: 17
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 15
Online
Average GPA: 3.40
Total Enrollment: 3,028
Faculty: 50
Returning Students: 52%
Total New Students: 8%
Average Class Size: 20
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 10
Student Body*
Resident
Average Age: 18-22
Gender: 87% male | 13% female
Minority: 23%
Countries Represented: 11
Military: 12%
Out-of-state: 61%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 93%
50% of residential students live on campus
Online
Average Age: 23-34
Gender: 87% male | 13% female
Minority: 23%
Countries Represented: 12
Military: 60%
Out-of-state: 90%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 65%
*Based on AY2022-2023 IPEDS Data
Did You Know?
An alum was a member of the Platform Aerospace team that broke the record for unrefueled endurance flight of an unmanned internal combustion aircraft. (FAI, 2022)
The School of Aeronautics was 3rd in the 2023 Aerospace Maintenance Competition – School Category. (Aerospace Competition, 2023)
Campus Highlights
Convocation & Key Speakers
Student clubs, competition teams, & honor societies
6,200+ internship opportunities.
Students have previously held internships at Amtrak, the Hudson Institute, & the U.S. Marshals Service.
650+ employers attend our career fairs
350+ professional development workshops offered
20+ on-campus eateries
20 D1 NCAA sports and 550+ student athletes.
Club & intramural sports
Paintball & gun range
Camp Hydaway & lake
Ski slope & ice rink
(Facts & Figures Based on AY2022-2023 IPEDS Data)
Social Media
Website:
Liberty.edu/Aeronautics
Instagram:
@LU_Aeronautics
Facebook:
@LibertyUniversitySchoolOfAeronautics