,·Private (for-profit)·Est. 1928
“Private for-profit aviation college in Tulsa training pilots and technicians since 1928.”
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is a private for-profit aviation college with its main campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma, adjacent to Tulsa International Airport. It was originally established to provide pilots and technicians for Spartan Aircraft Company, with satellite campuses in Inglewood and Riverside, CA, and Broomfield, CO.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
Test Free — No test scores needed — they won't be reviewed even if submitted.
Official SourceRolling Admission
Multiple program start dates each year (typically 6+ start dates per program). Apply 60-90 days before desired start; international applicants should apply 4-6 months ahead to allow visa processing.
This university does not consider SAT or ACT scores in admissions.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$20,940
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Spartan's signature FAA Part 147 program, training mechanics for the Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification. Offered at all five campuses, with full-scale aircraft, engines, and systems used in lab.
FAA Part 141 flight training conducted at R.L. Jones Riverside Airport in Tulsa. Career path leads to Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, and CFI/CFII ratings.
Avionics-focused program covering aircraft communication, navigation, and instrument systems. Prepares graduates for FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License and avionics technician roles at MROs and airlines.
Specialized program training inspectors who use radiography, ultrasonic, eddy-current, dye-penetrant, and magnetic-particle techniques to inspect aircraft and infrastructure components.
Bachelor's degree completion program for graduates of Spartan's diploma and associate programs (or equivalent transfer credit) seeking management roles in aviation and adjacent industries.
2 years
FAA Part 147-approved program that prepares graduates to sit for the A&P mechanic certificate written, oral, and practical exams. Hands-on lab time on full-scale piston and turbine aircraft, including Spartan's fleet of training airframes.
2 years
FAA Part 141 flight training based out of R.L. Jones Riverside Airport in Tulsa. Students earn Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, and CFI/CFII ratings under structured ground/flight curriculum, often path-to-airline (R-ATP) at minimums of 1,250 hours.
2 years
One of the few NDT programs in the U.S. integrated with an aviation school. Graduates hold ASNT Level II credentials in multiple methods and are placed into aerospace, energy, and infrastructure inspection roles.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $20,940
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
