Facts & Figures – School of Aeronautics
12 residential and 8 online programs; includes cognates and concentrations.
20 programs offered at the certificate, undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.
Undergraduate Graduation*
Average number of terms to complete: 7
Graduating class size: 588
Of alumni surveyed:
Top Occupations
- Transportation and material moving
- Educational instruction & library
- Management
- Military
97% are employed full or part time
2% are continuing education
Of those employed:
- 55% were employed before graduation in field/related field of study
- 30% were employed within 6 months after graduation in field/related field of study
Academics*
Resident
Average GPA: 3.34
Total Enrollment: 716
Faculty: 23
Returning Students: 78%
Total New Students: 27%
Average Class Size: 16
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 15
Online
Average GPA: 3.34
Total Enrollment: 3,149
Faculty: 57
Returning Students: 48%
Total New Students: 9%
Average Class Size: 19
Average Credit Hours Per Semester: 10
Student Body*
Resident
Average Age: 18-22
Gender: 88% male | 12% female
Minority: 24%
Countries Represented: 4
Military: 13%
Out-of-state: 61%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 93%
49% of residential students live on campus
Online
Average Age: 23-34
Gender: 85% male | 15% female
Minority: 24%
Countries Represented: 5
Military: 55%
Out-of-state: 90%
Full-time Undergrad Financial Aid Acceptance: 68%
*Based on AY2023-2024 IPEDS Data
Did You Know?
18 consecutive National Intercollegiate Association (NIFA) flight team SAFECON Region X championships
16 new Cessna 172s on order for future training
Campus Highlights
Convocation & Key Speakers
Student clubs, competition teams, & honor societies
6,000+ students attended 16 career fairs.
Students have previously held internships at the Red Cross, Hudson Institute, & the U.S. Marshals Service.
810 employers attend our career fairs
200+ career readiness 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 AY2023-2024 IPEDS Data)
Social Media
Website:
Liberty.edu/Aeronautics
Instagram:
@LU_Aeronautics
Facebook:
@LibertyUniversitySchoolOfAeronautics