Students interested in Professional Pilot-Airplane, Professional Pilot-Helicopter, or Aviation Management-Flying concentrations for Fall 2025 are encouraged to apply to the University of Oklahoma when the application opens on August 1. Interested students can only apply for the fall term.
We highly recommend you come join us for a tour of the university as well as an information session and tour of our aviation facilities. The School of Aviation hosts information sessions at the Airport Complex on specific Fridays scheduled for your special visits. Consult the OU Admissions and Recruiting web page for specific dates and times.
The College of Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences offers a bachelor’s degree with a major in Aviation that can help you achieve your career goals. The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Aviation is designed for students who want to take the first step toward a career in Aviation.
OU offers five concentrations for students to consider:
If you’re planning to choose the Professional Pilot or Aviation Management – Flying concentration, you need to apply by the November 1st deadline. Flight major applications are accepted during the fall term application timeframe only. Due to the limited number of flight slots OU has each fall, the demand for one of these slots is great.
If you are interested in an Aviation Management – Non-Flying or Air Traffic Management concentration, we encourage you to submit your application to OU for priority admission. These concentrations are not limited by space and are open to all students, including freshmen and transfer students.
Here are just a few reasons why OU is a smart and affordable choice for your aviation degree:
Only students accepted into the Aviation Management – Flying Concentration or Professional Pilot Concentration AND get a flying spot will be able to fly. Unfortunately, students in other non-flying aviation or aerospace programs will NOT be able to fly.
We invite you to learn more about the School of Aviation by exploring our academic top-five list.
Incoming freshmen interested in applying to our Professional Pilot—Airplane, Professional Pilot—Helicopter, or Aviation Management – Flying concentration programs must apply to OU during their high school senior year to be considered for a spot within the program. The OU application for admission opens Aug. 1 for Fall 2025. Aviation cannot guarantee up front which semester you will start flying.
Because of the limited number of flight slots each fall, as well as the very competitive nature of the process to receive a slot, OU maintains a waitlist for these spaces.
Once accepted into the flight program, your next item of responsibility is to complete the Pilot Candidacy Form. The Pilot Candidacy Form will be sent to accepted applicants electronically. The Pilot Candidacy form must be submitted by 11:59PM on Dec. 15, 2025, for flight slot consideration.
Course | Course Number | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| * Primary Flying | AVIA 1222 | $12,137.00 |
| *Advanced Flying | AVIA 2231 | $10,023.00 |
| *Secondary Flying | AVIA 2341 | $9,624.00 |
| *Instrument Flying | AVIA 3572 | $11,442.00 |
| *Commercial Flying | AVIA 4552 | $10,221.00 |
| *Multi-Engine Flying | AVIA 3581 | $7,780.00 (Opt - Aviation Mgt Majors) |
| *Turbune Transition | AVIA 4313 | $11,734.00 (Opt - Aviation Mgt Majors) |
Course | Course Number | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| *Advanced Flight Maneuvers | AVIA 3111 | $1,779.00 |
| *Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) | AVIA 4602 | $7,653.00 |
*Permission is required for students who want to enroll in more than 19 semester hours per Oklahoma State Regents' Policy.
Prices for courses shown are for the minimum FAA hours required in a course syllabus. While fuel surcharges are not intended to be long-term, OU reserves the right to apply fuel surcharges during times of extremes with respect to fuel prices surging beyond forecast costs. Actual flight hours and costs will most likely vary.
Hours flown beyond the allotted time in the training course outline will be billed to the student at the current rates. These may be found in the latest ‘Safety Practices Procedures Handbook’ located in each student’s FSP account.
Course | Course Number | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| **Private Ground - Helicopter | AVIA 1133 | $980.00 |
| **Private Flight - Helicopter | AVIA 1332 | $39,829.00 |
| **Instrument Flying - Helicopter | AVIA 3532 | $30,590.00 |
| **Commercial Ground - Helicopter | AVIA 3143 | $980.00 |
| **Commercial Flying - Helicopter | AVIA 4332 | $54,643.00 |
| **CFI - Helicopter | AVIA 4632 | $19,019.00 |
| **CFII - Helicopter | AVIA 4642 | $11,634.00 |
Course | Course Number | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| **Certified Flight Instructor CFI - Helicopter | AVIA 4632 | $19,019.00 |
| **Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument CFII - Helicopter | AVIA 4642 | $11,634.00 |
**Permission is required for students who want to enroll in more than 19 semester hours per Oklahoma State Regents' Policy.
HELICOPTER FEE INCREASES MAY OCCUR EACH NEW SCHOOL YEAR. Prices for courses shown are for the minimum FAA hours required in a course syllabus. While fuel surcharges are not intended to be long-term, OU reserves the right to apply fuel surcharges during times of extremes with respect to fuel prices surging beyond forecast costs. Actual flight hours and costs will most likely vary.
**HELICOPTER OVERFLIGHT – If a student requires overflight hours, it is billed at the per flight hour cost. Additionally, for overflight hours, there is a $44 per hour charge for instructor pre and post flight preparation.
Training Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Ground | $59 |
| Simulator | $185 |
| Helicopter Flight | $630 |
Course | Course Number | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IFR Traffic Procedures | AVIA 3313 | $426.00 |
| En Route Radar Lab | AVIA 4013 | $1,667.00 |
| ATC Tower Simulation | AVIA 4004 | $1,960.00 |
| Tracon Radar Lab | AVIA 4023 | $1,667.00 |
