OpenFieldBachelor of Science in Aviation (Professional Flight)
FAA Part 141 approved flight training program operating over 30 Piper and multi-engine aircraft at Mankato Regional Airport with direct airline hiring pipelines.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school GPA >= 3.0 and FAA Class 1 or 2 Medical Certificate
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 71+ or IELTS 6.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Exempt
- Thesis / Research statement
- Aviation career statement and pilot safety pledge
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters from high school teachers
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Delta Propel and Sun Country airline cadet bonuses plus aviation department scholarships
- Application fee
- $20
- Tuition / joining costs
- $9,500/year (Flight instruction fees billed per flight hour)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Minnesota State University, Mankato documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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