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Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

#2390 in US ranking Tulsa, OK
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$36,245
Tuition & fees
$20,940
Avg. aid
$6,080
Receiving aid
66%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
51%
Median salary
$46,740
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology?

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology traces its origins to 1928, when aviation training began in Tulsa under the Spartan name. Its history helps explain why the college concentrates on aviation and technical careers rather than offering the broad range of majors found at a general-purpose university.

The institution was formerly known as Spartan School of Aeronautics. Today, prospective students should distinguish the Tulsa college and its programs from other campuses or training locations that use the Spartan name. A program, facility, or service advertised elsewhere may not be available in Tulsa.

What are the faculties and departments at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology?

Spartan College is organized around specialized aviation and technical training, not a conventional system of arts-and-sciences faculties. Its Tulsa offerings have included aviation maintenance, aviation electronics, and flight-related training; credentials and course locations depend on the particular program.

That distinction matters when comparing options. An aviation maintenance curriculum, for example, is different from flight training: one prepares students to work on aircraft systems, while the other focuses on piloting. Applicants should compare the current Tulsa catalog's credential, required courses, hands-on training hours, and any licensing pathway before choosing a program.

What is the location of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology?

Spartan College is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a metropolitan area with a long-standing aviation industry. Its aviation-focused setting may be relevant to students seeking technical training, but daily travel needs depend on where their classes, labs, or flight activities take place.

Tulsa International Airport is the nearest major airport and is useful for students arriving from outside Oklahoma. Because training can involve specialized facilities, applicants should confirm the address and schedule for their specific program rather than assume every class meets at one site. That is especially important for students arranging housing or a commute.

What is the mission and vision of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology?

Spartan College presents its educational purpose as preparing students for aviation and related technical work through career-focused instruction and practical training. That stated mission describes the college's priorities; it is not, by itself, evidence that every student will obtain a license or job.

For applicants, the useful test of that mission is program-specific: examine the balance of classroom and hands-on instruction, the credential awarded, and any separate examinations or experience required for the occupation they want. Professional certification and employment decisions are made outside the college's admissions process.

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

City: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Four-year college

Main student body

Primarily Men

Calendar system

Other

Foundation year

1928

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Accreditation

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconCertificate of at least 2 years, but less than 4 years
iconBachelor's degree

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.