Facts & Figures – School of Aeronautics
Liberty University “Training Champions for Christ” – School of Aeronautics
The School of Aeronautics is a Loening Trophy Winner
Multiple flight training affiliates nationwide
Top collegiate aviation program 3 years running
NIFA Region 10 Champions for 16 consecutive years
10 residential and 7 online programs; includes cognates.
17 programs currently offered at the undergraduate and graduate level; 2 certificates are also available – as of October 2021
5 AABI-accredited aeronautics programs – as of October 2021
Undergrad Graduation Profile*
Average number of terms to complete: 7
Graduating class size: 458
Of alumni surveyed:
Top Occupations
- Educational instruction and library
- Military
- Transportation and material moving
- Business and Financial
92% are employed full or part time
Of those:
- 100% are employed within 6 months of graduation
- 89% are employed in field or related field of study
Academics*
Resident
Average GPA: 3.20
Total Enrollment: 556
Faculty: 14
Returning Students: 90%
Total New Students: 33%
Average Class Size: 21
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 15
Online
Average GPA: 3.40
Total Enrollment: 2,323
Faculty: 36
Returning Students: 58%
Total New Students: 27%
Average Class Size: 21
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 10
Student Body*
Resident
Average Age: 18-22
Gender: 87% male | 13% female
Minority: 22%
Countries Represented: 10
Military: 13%
Out-of-state: 59%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 93%
50% of residential students live on campus
Online
Average Age: 23-34
Gender: 89% male | 11% female
Minority: 23%
Countries Represented: 11
Military: 55%
Out-of-state: 90%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 67%
*based on AY2021 IPEDS data
Student Life
Convocation & Key Speakers
Airline Competition Teams & Student Clubs
Students have previously held internships at The White House, Pinkston, C-Span, & U.S. Marshals
500+ employers recruit at 11 career fairs
650+ professional development workshops offered
Of 1,973 LU SEND participants, 173 went on group trips, and 33 studied abroad and did international internships in 21 countries with top locations such as Italy, Spain, Ecuador, France, & South Korea
100% of students said they gained valuable experience from semesters abroad
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 from Fall 2021)
Social Media
Website:
Liberty.edu/Aeronautics
Instagram:
@LU_Aeronautics
Facebook:
@LibertyUniversitySchoolOfAeronautics